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
W2W - fighting for press freedom 11th May 2018 ANOTHER attempt to impose more regulation on the Press was narrowly avoided on Wednesday by just nine votes. We all knew it was going to be a close call, with... Articles
Diary - to Dorset 10th May 2018 Up early and out for a run. Then on to my motorbike and home to Dorset. A clear run and to my desk where I spent the day working on many constituency issues and... Diary
Speech - press freedom, by Jacob Rees-Mogg MP 9th May 2018 The freedom of the press is so overwhelmingly precious that we should preserve it even if sometimes the press upsets us. It is amazing how many people who have... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - press freedom wins the day 9th May 2018 Another sunny day. Up early and out into the park for a run. With a debate on the Data Protection Bill looming, I spent the first part of the morning preparing... Diary
Diary - the will of the people continues to be thwarted 8th May 2018 A busy morning in the office in Dorset and then, in glorious sunshine, to London on my motorbike. A clear run saw me at my desk in about two and a half hours'... Diary
Article - A view I share from Brexitcentral 7th May 2018 Good morning, It's not just the weather outside which is set to be scorching today - the political temperature is also approaching record highs as the battle... Articles
Diary - onwards and upwards for Atlantic Academy 4th May 2018 Up early again and off to Portland on my motorbike to beat the Bank Holiday traffic. I arrived at the Atlantic Academy at 1000 and was soon chatting to... Diary
W2W - a troubled Middle East 4th May 2018 THE Middle East is never stable, even at the best of times. Syria’s on-going civil war has provoked strong reactions, not only in the region, but around the... Articles
Diary - meeting new Assistant Chief Constable 3rd May 2018 Up early and into office. Some routine matters and then to Winfrith and Dorset Police HQs to meet the new Assistant Chief Constable (Ops) Julie Fielding. She... Diary