Michael Thanks Volunteers Tuesday, 4 June, 2024 This week is volunteers week - a week to thank volunteers in our community. Thousands of people give hours of their time across Mid Dorset and North Poole doing volunteering. Whether for young people at youth clubs or with our uniformed organisations, helping older people in the community with tasks like shopping and driving to the doctor, through small-scale events like litter-picks, or through... Local 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
Rail Minister Visits Wareham 5th September 2023 Michael was very pleased to meet with Huw Merriman, the Minister of State with responsibilities for railways, at a recent visit to Wareham station. He was... Local News
September 2023 News 2nd September 2023 This column is rather inaccurately named this month – I have not been in Westminster but mostly in Dorset. Being a Member of Parliament means living in two... Local News
Visit to Poole Men's Shed 2nd September 2023 Michael was invited to meet Poole Men's Shed at the Limelights Youth Centre on Canforh Heath. Michael chatted to the members about the opportunities the group... Local 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
August News 2023 1st August 2023 News from Westminster It’s August, which means that Parliament is in recess and is not sitting. Whilst I will be taking some time off to spend with my family... Local News
Meeting Dorset Mela organisers 25th July 2023 Michael was delighted to be asked to meet the organisers of the Dorset Mela, happening in Poole Park on 5th August. The Mela is a family event, with free entry... Local News
Community News - Summer Meal Offers 19th July 2023 Community News - Summer Meal Offers Over the summer, families with children who are eligible for free school meals can get free activities and meals over the... Local 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
