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
Diary - We must never forget 12th November 2017 Two Remembrance Services today, both poignant and both taking place in beautiful sunshine, although a cold northerly ensured everyone was wrapped up. This year... Diary
W2W - democracy not bureaucracy 10th November 2017 CATALONIA’S bid for independence has been ruthlessly crushed. The referendum has been ruled illegal, nine members of the regional government are in prison... Articles
Diary - selling poppies in Weymouth 8th November 2017 In the morning I headed to Weymouth to sell poppies in the square. I met Naomi Turner at 1000. I was handed by collection box and was soon selling poppies. I... Diary
Diary - meeting a very special lady 7th November 2017 A busy morning working on constituency matters and then to Swanage to join Bobby Alexander to sell poppies in the Co-op. Bobby is the branch chairman of the... Diary
W2W - enough is enough 3rd November 2017 FOR too long, both former and serving soldiers have been subjected to baseless investigations into alleged wrong-doings. In the Commons, I and many of my... Articles
Diary - visit to the Tank Museum 3rd November 2017 Up early and into the office. Routine matters resolved, I headed to the Tank Museum to meet with Director Richard Smith, a delightful man, who has really... Diary
Diary - EU scrutiny committee reforms 1st November 2017 Early morning run and into the office. Lots to do - mainly constituency matters - before entering the Chamber at about 1135 for PMQs. Another noisy session... Diary
Blog - New York City Attack 1st November 2017 New York City’s TriBeCa area, formerly home to the twin towers, has again come under attack by Islamic terrorism. A 29-year-old Uzbek man, who gained entry to... Blog
Diary - young courage 31st October 2017 Up early and out for a run. Finance Bill continued throughout the day. Had the great pleasure of meeting a remarkable young girl in the afternoon at a reception... Diary