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 - election under way 3rd May 2017 With the House suspended, it was back to Dorset in the morning. A mass of election issues to sort out and then a meeting with my team in the evening. Diary
Diary - lobbying new rail franchisee 2nd May 2017 Into the Commons on our last day before my MP status is removed and I return once more to be the prospective parliamentary candidate for S Dorset. I had a pre... Diary
Diary - a special ceremony in Swanage 29th April 2017 This morning I had the privilege and honour to attend the boathouse opening and naming ceremony of the new Shannon Class lifeboat at Swanage. As you'd expect... Diary
Diary - questioned by 10 year olds 28th April 2017 Up early and into the office before climbing aboard my motorcycle and heading to Swanage. I went straight to the bus deport by the station to meet Morebus MD... Diary
W2W - been a pleasure to serve 28th April 2017 THIS will be my last column of the Parliament. I would like to thank the Echo for giving me this privilege, which I hope has informed, entertained and, no doubt... Articles
Diary - standing again for parliament 26th April 2017 Into the office early before popping across to CCHQ for a photo with the PM. Clearly, others wanted one too judging from the number of MPs I met. Then back to... Diary
Diary - Question No 2, Mr Speaker 26th April 2017 An air of expectation hung over the Chamber all morning as we waited for PMQs. I had Qu No 2 and used it to point out Mr Corbyn's lack of credibility as a... Diary
Diary - Lunch with ITV's head of news 25th April 2017 There's a distinct end of term feel to Parliament as we all attempt to clear our desks, as far as that is possible, before heading to our constituencies to... Diary