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 - more moves to threaten Brexit 27th February 2019 The previous two days have been a little grim as I dealt with the consequences of my dear Mum's passing last Friday morning. It's extraordinary how much needs... Diary
Speech - we need a fair deal 27th February 2019 It is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford (Yvette Cooper), whom I respect enormously. She always speaks in a... Speeches
Diary - AGM in Swanage 23rd February 2019 The mist was clearing as I headed to Swanage on my motorbike. I went to attend the Branch's AGM at the Conservative Club. They could not have been kinder about... Diary
Diary - a very sad day 22nd February 2019 Today was not a happy day. My dearest Mum passed away this morning, thankfully peacefully and in her sleep. Married to my Father for 60 years, they made a... Diary
Letter - to the Guardian, by Rt Hon Sir John Redwood PC MP 22nd February 2019 I find it difficult to fathom why three Conservative MPs would wish to join the Labour Independent grouping in the Commons. They argue that the Conservative... Articles
Diary - three Tories jump ship 20th February 2019 What an odd day! More defections, but this time they are ours. Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen have all joined this new, so-called independent... Diary
Letter - PM's comment following the resignation of three Conservative MPs 20th February 2019 “I am saddened by this decision – these are people who have given dedicated service to our party over many years, and I thank them for it. “Of course, the UK’s... Westminster News
Diary - meeting Health Secretary to discuss bed closure at Portland Community Hospital 19th February 2019 This week, all the legislation going through the Chamber is Brexit related and normally dealt with in Committee. But this was meant to be recess week and many... Diary
Press release - MP to meet Health Secretary over Portland Hospital beds 19th February 2019 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, today asked Health Secretary Matt Hancock to meet him to discuss recruiting more qualified staff in order to reopen beds at... Local News