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
PR - MP asks DEFRA minister for Brexit assurances on farming and fishing 9th March 2017 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, has asked DEFRA Minister George Eustice for assurances that food and farming are top priorities for the Government during... Local News
Budget at a glance 8th March 2017 This is a Budget that puts stability first, ensuring we keep our economy strong as we leave the European Union. It ensures young people can get the skills they... Reports
Diary - Budget Day 8th March 2017 Budget Day! Philip Hammond delivered his first proper Budget since Mrs May became PM and promptly lumbered the aspirational self-employed with a tax rise. The... Diary
Diary - school funding 7th March 2017 Up early at 0645 and out for my regular jaunt around the park. Then into the House and to Committee Room 9 for delegated legislation regarding Mayors and... Diary
Diary - back to the House 6th March 2017 Up early and into the office to 1100 before heading to London. Routine day while the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill went quietly through the House without... Diary
Diary - feedback from the farmers 3rd March 2017 Up early. Quick breakfast and then across to Dorchester for one of my regular meetings with Tri-Council CEO, the delightful and most able Matt Prosser. Cllr... Diary
W2W - time to look at the Lords 3rd March 2017 WHAT a shame that some in the House of Lords appear hell-bent on thwarting the will of the people. One of those is Lord Heseltine who, this week, declared his... Articles
New bus services bill must mean improvements, says Drax 2nd March 2017 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, said yesterday that proposed franchising models for bus services could “affect the local taxpayer and business rates payer.”... Local News
Diary - routine matters 2nd March 2017 Early start out enjoying my run. Two meetings in the morning, a working lunch, weekly newspaper column and then back to Dorset mid afternoon. More in the office... Diary