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 - new support service for those suffering from sexual trauma opens in Dorchester 30th January 2020 Another dreary, overcast day! First up was a visit by my old friend and work colleague from BBC Radio Solent Tris Pascoe. He wanted to interview me for a piece... Diary
Letter - schools funding update by the Education Secretary the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson MP 30th January 2020 Earlier this month I wrote to you outlining some of this government’s plans on school standards and funding, as part of our vision to unleash Britain’s... Westminster News
Diary - lobbied by fishermen 29th January 2020 Began my birthday in the dentist's chair! UGH! Oh well, you can't win them all. The rest of the day went swimmingly, though. Into the Commons and many... Diary
Parliamentary Question - MP concerned about Huawei role 28th January 2020 Bearing in mind that we are under constant cyber-attack by China, I am baffled by this decision. As I understand from all the commentators, it is very hard, or... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - Huawei gets the green light 28th January 2020 Out into the park with new running shoes. Cold and wet, I stuck to the paths. What a difference new shoes make. My problem is that the older personal items get... Diary
Diary - danger of the Chinese dragon 27th January 2020 Back to the Commons for another week. With our departure from the EU imminent at the end of this week, the mood in the House is buoyant. It's a very different... Diary
Speech - NHS funding bill 27th January 2020 It is a pleasure to take part in this debate. May I congratulate those who have made their maiden speeches? May I also praise all those who work in the NHS in... Speeches in Parliament
PR - business rate cut for pubs by the Treasury 25th January 2020 Pubs across the UK to benefit from £1,000 business rates discount. the cut is on top of previously announced plans to slash the bills of small shops by 50% the... Westminster News
Diary - meeting a new headteacher in Swanage 24th January 2020 An early rise and to County Hall in Dorchester by 0830. My first meeting was with Martyn Underhill, Dorset's Police & Crime Commissioner, and his team. We... Diary