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A few weeks ago I logged in a little late for a zoom call to discuss a local issue with some Parish Councillors. I explained that a Select Committee meeting...

Parliamentary Votes The high-profile issue of Free School Meals in holiday time generated a considerable postbag. Politics is to choose and I believe that...

I’m sitting at my desk in Dorset, the mid-autumn sun is shining. I’ve got windows and doors open and the bird are busy at the feeders (a blue tit, I kid you not...

Here we go again…. We are on the cusp of the Pantomime Season and, like many, I certainly wanted to be shouting at Covid ‘you’re behind us!’ Alas that is not...

For far too many in GB, the island of Ireland and the delicate political balances of intra-North and UK / Republic relationships can best be summed up by...

As we remember the sacrifice of our Armed Forces on this Armistice Day it is welcome that the Veterans Rail Card comes into effect today. Our Armed Forces make...

The UK Agriculture Bill has gone for Royal Assent following lengthy debate in the Commons and the Lords. I was delighted to appear on the Farm Gate Podcast...

As the MP for North Dorset, I am proudly backing 24 hours in farming. #Farm24

The British Business Bank has provided useful guidance for those needing to use the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. For full details, please...