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Category: Dorset Politics

Why I’ve changed my stance on raising National Insurance | Simon Hoare MP

I’d guess that there are not many people in North Dorset who do not know at least one person, a friend or family member...

On Afghanistan | Chris Loder MP

I was hoping to spend two entire days at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show but was forced to return to the House of Commons...

Simon Hoare on Foreign Aid. Rebel – and member of the new Awkward Squad.

Last week, North Dorset MP Simon Hoare was named among the new Awkward Squad by the Spectator – a reference not only to the...

Thoughts of the month July 2022 | Simon Hoare MP

We have recently celebrated #ThankATeacherDay. This gives us all the opportunity to reflect upon thoseteachers who made the difference to our lives while we...

Thoughts of the month | Chris Loder MP

Dorset’s level of local radio and television coverage has been a serious concern for many people, myselfincluded. Whilst Dorset contributes around £45 million per year...

Random Thoughts | Simon Hoare MP

As I sit here, for the first time, I’m tempted to say ever, I’m faced with writers’ block. We are all fed up to the...

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It’s all about growth

From follicle measurements to inspecting a placenta, BTEC students got stuck into the science and reality of foaling season at TGS this month At last,...

Wake up!

I often write about food production in this unstable world, and today’s world news only reinforces the message. I’m writing this on the last...