Diary - helpful update on migrant barge Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 Much work to do before a virtual meeting with Liz Ferdenzi, who is my direct contact with the migrant barge in Portland Port. We have agreed to speak regularly so I can keep up with how everything is going on board. Some constituents had voiced their concern about the size of the bus which takes migrants into Weymouth and back. I inquired whether a minibus would be more suitable than a double... Diary
Diary - seeking the views of my Executive 28th March 2019 The day before that vote again. The mood in the House is fractious. Many of us see Brexit being squandered, deliberately so by some. It really saddens me that... Diary
Diary - MPs think they know best 27th March 2019 My day began in the dentist's chair, where, frankly, I should have remained! What a tumultuous day in the Commons as the quasi-PM Oliver Letwin hijacked the... Diary
Diary - irreparable damage to our democracy continues unabated 26th March 2019 Another day of rumours, meetings, plans and counter-plans. Order, counter-order, disorder, as we used to say in the army. Many MPs appeared to have forgotten... Diary
Diary - a day of shame 25th March 2019 Another depressing day in the Commons, battling the majority of MPs who want to either prevent Brexit or water it down to such an extent that we won't in effect... Diary
PR - MP welcomes almost £4m in coastal funding for South Dorset 25th March 2019 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, today warmly welcomed an announcement from the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government, awarding three... Local News
Diary - meeting the new police team 22nd March 2019 As spring approaches and the weather warms, the temptation to get back on my motorcycle grows. So today I was tempted and headed down to Weymouth in perfect... Diary
W2W - violence feeds off social media 22nd March 2019 THE internet has spawned a new level of violence and intolerance that is truly frightening. It is my view that extreme literature and images, easily available... Articles
Diary - another day in paradise! 20th March 2019 Another long day. Attended some delegated legislation at 1430. Diary
PR - Richard Drax and CEO Dorset Healthcare meet Health Secretary over Portland Hospital 20th March 2019 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, yesterday met Health Secretary Matt Hancock to discuss the shortage of nurses and the future of Portland Hospital. Drax was... Local News