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 - shame on Parliament 6th September 2019 MAKE no mistake, democracy is under threat with this disreputable Parliament. Enabled by a biased Speaker – shameful in itself – members of the Commons have... Articles
Letter - our spending plans from the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, the Chancellor of the Exchequer 5th September 2019 Better hospitals. Improved schools. Safer streets. And a stronger economy. That’s what yesterday's Spending Round delivers. I set out the Government’s spending... Westminster News
Diary - a day of infamy 4th September 2019 Another depressing day as this atrocious Bill which undermines the new Prime Minister and empowers the EU even further comes to the House after last night's... Diary
Letter - supporting Local Authorities from the Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP 4th September 2019 Dear Colleague, Further to the Chancellor’s announcement of the outcome of the 2019 Spending Round, I am pleased to be able to write to you setting out in... Westminster News
Spending round - investment in the South West 4th September 2019 We have reduced the deficit, meaning we can now turn the page and spend more on our vital public services. The deficit is forecast to be only 1.1 per cent in... Westminster News
Diary - MPs trample on the democratic will of 17.4 million 3rd September 2019 It was always going to be a difficult day back, and so it proved. With the Speaker and Remainers in close alliance, parliamentary protocols, procedures and long... Diary
W2W - a welcome change in the air 30th August 2019 THE Prime Minister’s bold move to suspend parliament has certainly put the cat among the pigeons. Predictably, Remainers are calling it an outrage. What’s... Articles
Diary - a reminder of what can be done by hard work and determination 29th August 2019 After a rainy day yesterday, the sun came out and I once again took to my metal steed to head to Portland to open the Mayor's charity music festival. That was... Diary
Letter - Queen's Speech set for 14 October, by Prime Minister The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP 28th August 2019 Dear Colleague, I hope that you had an enjoyable and productive summer recess, with the opportunity for some rest ahead of the return of the House. I wanted to... Westminster News