State Opening of Parliament 8th November 2023 For the first time in 70 years the State Opening of Parliament had a King's Speech. It was a privilege to be there listen to His Majesty deliver his first King... Westminster News
Situation in Israel 28th October 2023 The events we have seen unfolding in Israel are truly horrific. The Government has rightly and utterly condemned the appalling terrorist attacks perpetrated by... Westminster News
Answering Questions in the House of Commons 19th October 2023 As Solicitor General, Michael regularly answers questions at the Despatch Box in the House of Commons alongside the Attorney General. Today he answered... Westminster News
Creating a smoke-free generation 13th October 2023 At the recent Party Conference in Manchester, the Prime Minister announced plans to create the first ‘smokefree generation’, by gradually increasing the age at... Westminster News
Michael welcomes increased Sentence for reckless driver 11th September 2023 As part of his work as Solicitor General, Michael reviews Unduly Lenient Sentences, and then can refer them back to the Court of Appeal for review. He recently... Westminster News
Michael welcomes Scientific Collaboration 7th September 2023 Michael has welcomed today's news that the UK is joining the world’s largest research collaboration programme The Prime Minister has secured a bespoke deal for... Westminster News
Visit to Northern Ireland 1st September 2023 Michael was invited to visit Northern Ireland by the Secretary of State. Whilst there he saw the peace lines, and heard about the work being done in the... Westminster News
Visiting Parliament 12th July 2023 Whether you are an individual making the trip to London, leading a school group, coming as a family or with friends, there are many different opportunities to... Westminster News
Michael welcomes Childcare News 12th July 2023 Childcare reforms announced in the Budget this year will support low-earning parents on Universal Credit in Mid Dorset and North Poole and across the country to... Westminster News