Category: Dorset Politics

A polite decline on swearing allegiance

s someone who believes that the head of state should be elected, I will be politely declining King Charles’ invitation to swear an oath...

We can do more, but so can they

When this issue is published, the local elections on 4th May will have come and gone. Parties will have had their triumphs and disasters....

Unite with foes: progress together

Populism in politics always over-simplifies issues. Effective political change requires active listening across divides, says MP Simon Hoare Regular readers will know of my suspicions...

I’m calling ‘total greenwash tosh’

I understand the desire for politicians to take every opportunity to talk about their achievements in order to persuade voters that they are worth...

Tories lack consensus on climate change

In March, tackling climate change was added to the bonfire of Tory failures. And just like Brexit, migration and the economy, this is no...

Camels and horses and VAR

On the doorstep I repeatedly hear support for more pay for doctors, nurses, teachers and public sector worker … for more investment in clean...

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Honeysuckle; born in the Blackmore Vale, ridden by Blackmore to win the Champion Hurdle

“I sold her for just over 8,000 sterling – and then she won her first time out, and was sold again for £110,000!” Rachael Blackmore...

Planning Your Trip to the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show: Where to Stay and What to See

There is something uniquely British about voluntarily spending a significant portion of your August weekend standing in a field in Motcombe, surrounded by pristine...