Diary - helpful update on migrant barge Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Much work to do before a virtual meeting with Liz Ferdenzi, who is my direct contact with the migrant barge in Portland Port. We have agreed to speak regularly so I can keep up with how everything is going on board. Some constituents had voiced their concern about the size of the bus which takes migrants into Weymouth and back. I inquired whether a minibus would be more suitable than a double... Diary
Speech - PM's address to the nation on coronavirus 23rd March 2020 Good Evening, The coronavirus is the biggest threat this country has faced for decades – and this country is not alone. All over the world we are seeing the... Speeches
Parliamentary Question - Dorset closed for business 23rd March 2020 I commend Dorset police and all its officers, who are doing a fantastic job down in Dorset. Unfortunately, with South Dorset being the most attractive seat in... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - unprecedented emergency legislation is debated 23rd March 2020 Lock-down! I never thought I'd hear that word in peacetime Britain, but the PM felt he had no choice, so this evening made his stark announcement to a stunned... Diary
Queen's Garden parties - postponed to next year 23rd March 2020 I have just received this note from the Deputy Chief Whip. I am sorry for all those who were looking forward to attend what is a very special event. But, you... Westminster News
Blog - Dorset closed for business 23rd March 2020 The behaviour over the weekend by several individuals travelling down to Dorset to spend time in our beautiful county was most concerning. The official... Local News
Advice - help for sub post-masters 22nd March 2020 If you have any Post Masters in your constituency requiring assistance please ask them to make contact with me and I and the National Federation of Sub Post... Local News
Update - latest update on coronavirus by Dorset Council 20th March 2020 Please find below the latest information about essential council services. We want to reassure you that council officers are working hard to ensure we keep on... Local News
Letter - Economic response from the Chancellor 20th March 2020 I am writing to set out further details of the announcements I made today, which form the next stage of our economic response to the COVID-19 emergency. The... Westminster News
W2W - stick together and we'll beat this virus 20th March 2020 SCHOOLS shut; not even a world war achieved that. But, then, the enemy was all too visible. Today, it attacks, unseen and from unexpected quarters. We are all... Articles