Diary - visit to RAF High Wycombe Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 The Prime Minister told Benjamin Netanyahu it was “a moment for calm heads to prevail” in Israel’s response to Iran’s missile and drone attack. As Charles Moore pointed out in today's Telegraph, the PM's call for restraint, rather than condemnation of Iran, was mirrored by many in the international community. That was "astonishing", said Mr Moore, and I concur. Of course, no one wants escalation... Diary
Diary - boxing fit 18th September 2018 A busy morning, off to the Doc for a minor ailment in the afternoon and then down to Weymouth in the evening to visit the youth club on Littlemoor. I'd been... Diary
Diary - chatting to Swanage Town Councillors 17th September 2018 A busy morning and then to Swanage for one of my regular meetings with the Town Council. The clerk, Dr Martin Ayres, is the most affable man and he and three... Diary
Diary - the big strategy for Dorset 14th September 2018 An early rise, quick breakfast and across to Dorchester on my motorcycle to meet Tri-Council CEO Matt Prosser at South Walks House for one of our regular catch... Diary
W2W - EU is imploding 14th September 2018 CLEARLY, leaving the EU is a significant moment in our island history. Looking back, the records might well judge that our departure sparked the end of a... Articles
Letter - to the Editor, Daily Telegraph 13th September 2018 SIR - William Hague ("With Brexit looming, it worth considering the worst-case scenario," Comment, September 11) implies that MPs like me who wish to honour the... Media
Diary - Weymouth surgery 13th September 2018 A busy morning working on a number of issues. A working lunch and then down to Weymouth on my motorcycle to attend one of my regular surgeries. A union jack now... Diary
Diary - fighting for veterans 12th September 2018 Dentist and haircut and then into the Commons. A busy morning, before hosting a very old mate for PMQs and lunch. That was shortened by the fact I had to attend... Diary
Diary - fighting for schools 11th September 2018 A run, good breakfast in the Commons and through the routine stuff by 1000, when I went to meet my new Whip. They change every so often. Mine is the charming... Diary
Diary - visiting an innovative company on Portland 7th September 2018 On a sunny morning, I hopped onto my motorcycle and headed to Portland, which is always a great pleasure. I was there to meet Peter Eckersall, the charming MD... Diary