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
PR - Chancellor confirms £3 billion support for farmers 30th December 2019 The Chancellor has today confirmed nearly £3 billion of funding for 2020 to support farmers once the UK leaves the EU. this cash injection will maintain the... Westminster News
Diary – Happy Christmas 25th December 2019 On this special day, can I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. I think we all need both! It's been quite a year, ending with high... Diary
W2W - A New Start 20th December 2019 TRUST the people. News outlets, pundits, commentators and social media all predicted a hung parliament, but the silent majority had not spoken. When they did... Local News
Diary - winning votes at last 20th December 2019 We had to be in by 0930 as we went straight into the debate on the WU Withdrawal Bill. I had put in to speak and was called, by which time we were down to five... Diary
Speech - European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill: 2nd Reading 20th December 2019 Before I start, may I thank the voters of South Dorset for returning me? I am humbled to be returned again and look forward to serving them to the best of my... Westminster News
Diary - Queen's Speech 19th December 2019 Up early and out into a grey and overcast day for my run. Today was the second Queen's Speech, the last being only a few weeks ago. This occasion was more muted... Diary
Speech - Queen's Speech December 2019 19th December 2019 My Lords and Members of the House of Commons. My Government’s priority is to deliver the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union on 31 January. My... Westminster News
Diary - swearing in 18th December 2019 Up early and into the park for a long run. Old army habits don't die easily! Dentist and haircut and into the Commons to get sworn in. This has to be done in... Diary