Diary - Defence Secretary lobbied PM for more money for our Armed Forces Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 The final day before the Easter break. A quick annual check with the Doc before heading into the Commons for a busy morning. I had two important virtual meetings, one a surgery issue, the other about the migrant barge in Portland Port. At 1445, I was in the Grimond Room for another session of our Defence Committee. Today we took evidence from the Defence Secretary, the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP. He... Diary
Diary - a memorable and special parade 24th June 2018 The annual Armed Forces' Day in Weymouth and what an event it turned out to be. With the Promenade shut from 1000, I had to ensure I was at the Pavilion car... Diary
Diary - opening new premises on Portland 22nd June 2018 After a routine morning, I hopped on to my motorcycle and headed to Portland. I had been asked to officially open the new offices of a company called IT365... Diary
W2W - Europe's integrity threatened by uncontrolled immigration 22nd June 2018 WHILE the EU pushes for ‘ever closer union’, uncontrolled immigration alone is threatening to bring the whole edifice down. Anti-immigration parties – from both... Articles
Letter - Long-term plan for NHS, by Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Health Secretary 22nd June 2018 Dear Colleague, Earlier this week, the Prime Minister announced a new five-year budget settlement for the NHS. This announcement means that in cash terms the... Westminster News
Diary - farming update 21st June 2018 Into the office early for a series of meetings. Today my friend and colleague Neil Parish MP was due to speak to my farming group at Furzebrook Village Hall and... Diary
Diary - another step to once again be in charge of our destiny 20th June 2018 It was always going to be an interesting day, and so it proved. It began with a run and then into the House. I attended a meeting of the Whips at 1015, to hear... Diary
Speech - General Debate on NATO 20th June 2018 It is a pleasure to take part in the debate this afternoon. May I just clear up one point on my use of the word “flaw” at the start of the debate, which my... Speeches in Parliament
Press release - Richard Drax delighted that Government will not legalise cannabis 19th June 2018 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, today told Parliament that he was “delighted” that the Government would not be decriminalising cannabis after his personal... Media
Diary - don't legalise cannabis for recreational use 19th June 2018 A day of meetings. Began with a run and ended with supper with my youngest son. Routine matters in the morning and then I dropped down to the Chamber to listen... Diary