Speech - Defence of the United Kingdom by the Prime Minister Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 My first duty as Prime Minister is the security of the British people. And fulfilling that profound responsibility is only possible because of you. Just ten days ago, I gave the order for the RAF to join an international effort… …intercepting a barrage of Iranian missiles headed towards Israel. Those pilots, like you, and like every generation of British service men and women before you… …were... Speeches
Diary - the future of Portland Hospital 5th July 2018 A busy morning in the office and then down to Weymouth to visit the newly renovated Slug & Lettuce in St Thomas Street. The boss, Keith Treggiden, found himself... Diary
Diary - the future of fishing post Brexit 4th July 2018 A sad day, as it was a year ago that my dear Papa passed away. A morning run, into the House, and down to the Chamber for PMQs at midday. This week Corbyn... Diary
Speech - sustainable fisheries, by Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 4th July 2018 With your permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to make a statement about the future for Britain’s fishing industry. Today, we are publishing a White Paper,... Speeches in Parliament
PR - Drax asks Gove to confirm new marine conservation zones will not affect Dorset fishermen 4th July 2018 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, today asked DEFRA Secretary of State Michael Gove to confirm that proposed new Marine Conservation Zones for Dorset would not... Local News
Diary - police force merger 3rd July 2018 Another amazing day, which began with a run. Into the House and my first meeting was at 1130 to discuss the proposed merger of Dorset, Devon and Cornwall police... Diary
Public meeting - All Saints' Church, Portland 3rd July 2018 Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Reverend Tim Gomm, I have changed the venue for this Thursday's public meeting on the future of Portland Hospital... Local News
Diary - public meeting 2nd July 2018 The news that hospital beds are to be closed this August on Portland has understandably caused concern. They were always due to close, but the date appears to... Diary
W2W - "Thank you, Arthur." 29th June 2018 ARMED Forces’ Day last Sunday was especially poignant for me. Waiting to walk out to the Cenotaph, my eye was caught by an elderly gentleman, sitting in a... Articles
Diary - catching up 28th June 2018 A slow day as the House was on a one-line Whip. I stayed up in London as I have some very minor surgery tomorrow morning. Spent the day working on constituency... Diary