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
PR: 'Best of British' Sainsbury's campaign backed by Richard Drax successful 23rd February 2024 Sainsbury’s become biggest supermarket to implement a ‘Buy British’ section for online shoppers in third big success for a campaign supported by Richard Drax MP... Local News
Diary - democracy under threat 23rd February 2024 My column (on the website) today follows the chaotic scenes in the Commons on Wednesday night. It concerns the future of our democracy and this rise in... Diary
W2W - democracy under attack 23rd February 2024 MAKE no mistake, our democracy is in danger. Protesters are becoming activists, who increasingly use intimidation to enforce their view. What next, I wonder? On... Articles
Diary - fall out from last night's scenes in the Commons 22nd February 2024 The weather today rather reflected the political mood following last night's chaotic scenes in the Commons. The Prime Minister said Sir Lindsay Hoyle's decision... Diary
Diary - Commons descends into chaos 21st February 2024 Oh dear! Not the most dignified days in the Commons. The day ended in chaos, but more of that later. An early morning run and then a savage haircut - a hangover... Diary
Written Statement - nuclear deterrent by the Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP, Defence Secretary 21st February 2024 I am today informing the House of HMS Vanguard’s recent Demonstration and Shakedown Operation. A Demonstration and Shakedown Operation is a routine operation... Westminster News
Diary - plans to merge Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward move forward 20th February 2024 A busy day, beginning with a fascinating session in CR16. A sub-committee of our Defence Committee heard evidence from a panel of academics and analysts with... Diary
Letter - back British farmers by the Rt Hon Steve Barclay, DEFRA Secretary 20th February 2024 Dear Richard, Sticking to our plan to back British farmers I am writing to update you on the next steps to deliver the Government’s plan for farmers, which the... Westminster News
PR: Increase funding for special educational needs, says Drax 20th February 2024 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset has added his support to calls for an increase to funding for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). As... Local News