A comment on recent events. Monday, 7 February, 2022 I am sure it will surprise no-one that THE issue dominating my inbox and post bag in recent weeks has been that of the operation of No10, the breaching of Covid rules and what it says about the integrity of the Prime Minister, and I am grateful to each and every person who has taken the time to share their thoughts with me. The pandemic was unprecedented. Fear stalked the land. The rules were... Westminster News
Blackmore Vale: What is a select committee? 12th November 2020 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... Articles
New Blackmore Vale (October 29th 2020) 12th November 2020 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... Articles
New Blackmore Vale (October 16th 2020) 12th November 2020 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... Articles
New Blackmore Vale (November 3rd 2020) 12th November 2020 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... Articles
Irish Times Opinion Piece 12th November 2020 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... Articles
Veterans Railcard 11th November 2020 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... Westminster News
UK Agricultural Policy - Where are we now? 10th November 2020 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... Westminster News
#Farm24 6th August 2020 As the MP for North Dorset, I am proudly backing 24 hours in farming. #Farm24 Westminster News
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme - Advice from British Business Bank 3rd April 2020 The British Business Bank has provided useful guidance for those needing to use the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. For full details, please... Local News
