Diary - we fail to hold Dorset Council Friday, 3 May, 2024 What a day! All eyes were on the Dorset Council election, being counted at Redlands Sports Centre in Weymouth. There were plenty of nervous politicians from all Parties as the day wore on. Counting did not actually begin until about 1400, but when it did the results came in pretty fast. With the public mood not in our favour at the moment, our councillors were understandably apprehensive. I... Diary
Diary - schools to shut on Friday 18th March 2020 Hurray! Today felt spring-like as I sped around the park early morning. However, there was the most unusual feel to the place as I was virtually the only one in... Diary
Letter - Covid 19 factsheet from the Chancellor 18th March 2020 Dear Colleague, I am writing to set out further details of the announcements I made at Budget and on 17 March to provide immediate economic support in response... Westminster News
Parliamentary Question - economic support 17th March 2020 Richard Drax I commend my hon. Friend for this raft of packages, although Members on both sides of the House clearly feel that there is still a lot more to do... Speeches in Parliament
Parliamentary Question - travel insurance for school trips 17th March 2020 May I congratulate my right hon. Friend on the calm way he is dealing with a historic situation? May I raise a point about insurance that was also raised by... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - another £330 billion boost for business 17th March 2020 Another extraordinary day, ending with a further boost to the economy - a £330 billion boost, to be exact! After a routine morning, if such a thing exists right... Diary
Statement - economic update by Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP 17th March 2020 Thank you, Mr Speaker. I am grateful to you for allowing me to make this statement. Let me wholeheartedly apologise that I was not able to set out these... Westminster News
Diary - have to take this day by day 16th March 2020 Another extraordinary day. The coronavirus continues to make its presence felt. The PM announced drastic new measures, urging everyone to work from home if... Diary
Statement - update on changes to over 75s TV licences by the Culture Secretary and the BBC 16th March 2020 The BBC and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have today issued the following joint statement: “The BBC and the Government have been discussing... Local News
Diary - attending a planning conference 13th March 2020 Off to Cerne Abbas this morning for a conference on planning and housing. Organised by CPRE, their was an impressive range of speakers throughout the day. I... Diary