Dorset Island Discs - Interview by Laura Hitchcock, Editor, The BV Friday, 5 April, 2024 ‘I was incredibly shy. I had quite bad speech defects as a child – I couldn’t say my R’s, my W’s, my th’s – that made me even shyer. It’s quite extraordinary that I now find myself doing a job which is mostly speaking, where an air of confidence is required!’ Simon Hoare MP proffers a sandwich before leaning back comfortably and sliding a sticky bun my way. ‘The cake is all yours, by the way. I’ve... Articles
UK Government partnership to bring British travellers home 30th March 2020 Delighted of the partnership between the UK Government and airlines to fly home stranded British travellers. These are important steps being taken to tackle... Westminster News
Assisting Vulnerable People- How you can help 30th March 2020 Assisting the most vulnerable in our community during this pandemic is extremely important. We can all do something to help those around us. Dorset Council has... Local News
Walking with Margaret 8th May 2018 Simon and his daughters were humbled to join the amazing Margaret Marande, an 81 year young constituent, on her 220 mile charity 'Hardy Walk'. Margaret is... Local News
Simon Hoare MP Asks Prime Minister for Update of the Unfolding Situation in Gillingham 14th March 2018 Simon Hoare: ‘Mr Speaker, we should all be thanking God today that it’s my Right Honourable Friend in her place and not the so called alternative. I’m not... Local News
DORSET MPs WELCOME LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION ANNOUNCEMENT 26th February 2018 Seven Dorset MPs have today (Monday 26th February 2018) issued the following statement: “We are delighted by the Government’s announcement that the proposals to... Local News
Simon Hoare MP congratulates young fishing champions at awards 24th November 2017 Twenty-four young anglers from across the UK were recognised at the House of Commons last week (15 November) in the Fishing for Schools Champions Awards – and... Local News
Statement from Dorset MPs on Local Government Reform 7th November 2017 Please find below a statement from Rt Hon Sir Oliver Letwin MP, Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP, Sir Robert Syms MP, Conor Burns MP, Richard Drax MP, Michael Tomlinson... Local News