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
W2W - relief in Northern Ireland 17th January 2020 THERE is much relief in Northern Ireland (NI) that the political stalemate is finally over. It took compromise on both sides, as power-sharing has never been... Articles
Diary - Northern Ireland back on track 16th January 2020 Up early and out into the park for a run. After routine matters, I dropped down to the Chamber to attend a Statement on Northern Ireland. It's very good news... Diary
Speech - nine priorities for South Dorset 15th January 2020 I congratulate the hon. Member for East Lothian (Kenny MacAskill) on an excellent, lucid speech. I thoroughly enjoy history—I think we all do—and we heard a lot... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - picking up on the Queen's Speech 15th January 2020 Up early and out into a sodden park. So wet that I had to keep to the paths for most of my run. Routine matters once in the House and into the Chamber for PMQs... Diary
Speech - a Britain fit for Brexit by the Rt Hon Liam Fox MP 15th January 2020 Let me begin by thanking the Institute for Government for giving me the opportunity to speak this morning. You are, as you should be, at the very heart of the... Speeches
Question to the Foreign secretary - Iran nuclear deal 15th January 2020 Richard Drax I wonder whether I am the only one who believes that the current regime is ever going to adhere to the JCPOA. What is the biggest threat now? Could... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - Iran becomes more and more of a threat 14th January 2020 Into the Commons by 0800 for a meeting with the Chief Whip that I'd asked for. Although the conversation was in private, I can say the subject was the future of... Diary
Diary - difficulties in the Royal household 13th January 2020 More speculation over the future of the Royal Family as the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry met to discuss how this new relationship that... Diary
W2W - those who live by the sword tend to die by one 10th January 2020 IT wasn’t that long ago that President Obama ordered the assassination of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan. Like Iran’s General Qasem Soliemani, he was a clear and... Local News