Home Office reveals barge plan for 500 asylum seekers off Dorset coast
DORSET will be home to the first berthed vessel in the UK to be used to house asylum seekers. The…
Another month, yet another Budget
I recall that, once upon a time, the Budget was something that happened in the spring and a battered…
Having a home – a fundamental right
On my way for a coffee in Wareham last week, I passed a young man wrapped up in a…
Nitty-gritty of how Westminster works
One of the things I most enjoy about being an MP is meeting school students – they always have…
More should get free school meals
Ten years ago, Liberal Democrats in Government announced the introduction of Universal Infant Free School Meals, saving parents of…
Giovanna Lewis – speaking for us all
No serious scientist denies the climate crisis. According to a 2021 review, more than 99.9% of scientific studies conclude…
So, where does all my rubbish go?
PART of my job as cabinet member for Culture, Communities and Customer Services at Dorset Council is waste. I’ve…
Refugees: Teacher’s example to follow
MY two grandsons will be visiting over Easter. They love Swanage. I took the opportunity, therefore, to look at…
Public transport: Home and away
ONCE upon a time I lived in London, having gone there for university, then working and starting a family…
It’s sensible to invest in mental health
MOST people agree the NHS is in crisis. Lines of ambulances outside A&E and delays in accessing GP appointments…