General Election 2017 update 25th April 2017 Last week, I wrote to the Chairman of Bournemouth East Conservative Association to seek re-nomination as their Conservative Candidate for Bournemouth East in... Articles
PM CALLS GENERAL ELECTION 20th April 2017 This week, Theresa May announced her intention to call a General Election and yesterday, MPs including myself from across the House voted in agreement with her... Articles
Westminster Attack - 22nd March 2017 27th March 2017 I would like to extend my thanks for the many kind words sent to me following last week’s terrorist attack in Westminster, a day that will live with me for a... Articles
Parliamentary Vote on Brexit 14th March 2017 Last night, the Brexit vote was passed through the House of Commons without the House of Lords' amendments being agreed to, and the House of Lords subsequently... Articles
Meeting Avonbourne Students as part of 'PeaceJam' 27th February 2017 On Friday, I was delighted to visit Avonbourne School and to meet Avonbourne students participating in this year’s PeaceJam conference, working to increase... Articles
Syrian Children Coming To The UK 13th February 2017 Over the last few days, I have received a large amount of emails and letters regarding the announcement over plans to transfer 350 unaccompanied asylum-seeking... Articles
New Housing Proposals Announced 8th February 2017 Pleased to see the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid, yesterday announce new plans to tackle the growing need... Articles
Local Council Merger Proposals 27th January 2017 Last year, a consultation was launched for Dorset residents to have a say in the future of their local councils. Almost ¾ of respondents supported the idea of... Articles
PM's Brexit Speech 18th January 2017 For those that missed it, yesterday saw Prime Minister Theresa May set out the Government's 12 point negotiating objectives for Brexit. A summary of the points... Articles