Diary - Rwanda Bill back in the Commons Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 Today, the Rwanda Bill was back in the Commons, the Lords having sent back two further amendments. The PM had hoped they'd stop playing ping pong, but it seemed that we'd have to look at this Bill again on Monday. A lot to catch up on having been away for two days at a funeral and a Defence Committee visit. An interesting virtual surgery session at 1100 took longer than expected as the case was... Diary
W2W- Brexit wisdom hard to refute 13th January 2017 YOU may recall that the outgoing US President threatened to send is to the back of the trade queue if voted for Brexit. Well, we did, and I’m glad to report... Articles
Diary - chatting with a remarkable woman 12th January 2017 Today I visited the brave and dignified Gill Harler, who is battling ovarian cancer, which sadly is terminal. I am saying this as she has fought in public for... Diary
Diary - NHS in the spotlight 11th January 2017 Another full and interesting day. As always when we return to Parliament after a recess there are plenty of things going on. After a busy morning in the office... Diary
Diary - fighting for a free press 10th January 2017 An interesting day! I entered the Chamber to listen to a Statement on Northern Ireland by Secretary of State James Brokenshire, a most capable operator. The... Diary
Diary - into the New Year 5th January 2017 A busy day in the office. Much to catch up with post Christmas. Health reorganisation in Dorset, press freedom, former Royal Marine Sergeant Al Blackman and... Diary
Happy New Year - huge opportunities lie ahead 29th December 2016 What a year it's been and what a year we have to look forward to. There's no doubt that the two most extraordinary political events must be the result of the EU... Diary
W2W - Christianity under threat 23rd December 2016 PEACE on earth, and goodwill to all men. I wish it were so. Only this week, a hate-filled terrorist drove a lorry through a Christmas fair in Berlin. Our... Articles
Diary - bail not granted to former Royal Marine 21st December 2016 Today was Alexander Blackman's big day - his bail hearing, which was postponed last week. I think it's important to say at this point why I am involved in this... Diary