Diary - a new youth initiative in Littlemoor Saturday, 20 April, 2024 On a bright day, I headed to Weymouth to join Cllr Louie O'Leary and a team of members to help with some leafleting. We had a fun morning, before I went to the Community Centre to meet Ruth Mills, who is to establish a youth club evening on Tuesdays. She and her team had generously laid on a feast for all those who attended. I had a long chat with Ruth, who, like so many volunteers, is a... Diary
Statement - Spring Statement 13th March 2018 The UK has come a long way over the last eight years, with our economy growing strongly, unemployment at a near-record low, the deficit down and more investment... Westminster News
Diary - was attempted murder state-sponsored? 12th March 2018 A short stint in my Dorset office and then up to London for another week of politics. The big moment of the day was the PM's statement on the murder attempt of... Diary
Statement - was it a state-sponsored murder attempt, by Rt Hon Theresa May MP, the Prime Minister 12th March 2018 With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the incident in Salisbury - and the steps we are taking to investigate what happened and to... Speeches in Parliament
Diary - apprentices recognised 9th March 2018 Our fifth Apprenticeship Fair at Weymouth College today and the conclusion of a busy and innovative week in which the College managed to sell the apprentice... Diary
W2W - future of the EU in question 9th March 2018 THE recent election result in Italy has sent a shockwave through the EU. Predictably, commentators have dismissed the substantial gains by several anti... Articles
Diary - innovative use of R Wey 8th March 2018 Up early, time in the office, a visit to my elderly Mum,and then To Weymouth to meet some innovative constituents and members of the River Wey Society. I was... Diary
Diary - routine day 7th March 2018 Up early and out for a run. Into the office, through routine matters and into the Chamber by 1145 in time to PMQs. The weekly bout was won by Mrs May and then... Diary
Diary - Brexit Secretary in the chair 6th March 2018 Out for a run and then into the Commons. After some routine matters, I entered the Chamber at 1130 to participate in Justice Questions. I wanted to ask about... Diary
Speech - press freedom 5th March 2018 I was a journalist for 17 years: five with the local press, two with the local media and ending up with 10 years at the BBC. I therefore have an interest in... Speeches in Parliament