Diary - we fail to hold Dorset Council Friday, 3 May, 2024 What a day! All eyes were on the Dorset Council election, being counted at Redlands Sports Centre in Weymouth. There were plenty of nervous politicians from all Parties as the day wore on. Counting did not actually begin until about 1400, but when it did the results came in pretty fast. With the public mood not in our favour at the moment, our councillors were understandably apprehensive. I... Diary
W2W - SNP fails a once proud nation 3rd May 2024 DEVOLUTION in Scotland has, in my view, been an unmitigated disaster. Since the Scottish Parliament opened 25 years ago, the Scottish National Party (SNP) has... Articles
Diary - Polling Day 2nd May 2024 Polling Day. Mayors and councillors across the country faced their electorate today, although all the results would not be known until the end of Saturday. I... Diary
Diary - out in Weymouth 1st May 2024 Back in Dorset and down to Weymouth to help our excellent councillor Louie O'Leary. He does an outstanding job in Littlemoor and will hopefully be re-elected... Diary
Diary - another shocking knife crime 30th April 2024 Another shocking knife attack dominated the headlines. This time a 14-year-old boy died after the attacker, armed with a sword, went on the rampage in north... Diary
Diary - saying farewell to a true patriot 29th April 2024 Chaos in Scotland! The search had begun for a new first minister of Scotland following Humza Yousaf's announcement of his intention to quit the role. I don't... Diary
PR: Fortuneswell pharmacy closure - Boots updates Drax on Easton 29th April 2024 Richard Drax, MP for South Dorset, has received an update on Boots’ plans for mitigation of the increased pressure on Easton Pharmacy, Portland, following the... Local News
Purbeck Gazette - National Service 29th April 2024 WHEN I mentioned some form of national service for the workshy recently, I was predictably derided, mainly by those on the Left. I am a Conservative and believe... Local News
Diary - farmers raise issues with the Secretary of State 26th April 2024 More good news with Buckingham Palace announcing the King would resume public duties next week, after doctors said they were pleased with the progress of his... Diary
W2W - the spectre of crime hangs over our capital 26th April 2024 OUR capital city is under threat from a growing underworld that the police appear unable to combat effectively. Reputation is everything and London’s losing it... Articles