Category: Dorset Politics

The Budget that flicked a V

MP Simon Hoare blasts the Chancellor’s Budget as a rural-punishing exercise in political survival – built on deception, not duty Rachel Reeves excelled herself with...

Have we earned what they gave us?

Thomas Gargrave Reform UK Dorset “If I should die, think only this of me:That there’s some corner of a foreign fieldThat is for ever England.”More than...

Record Gambling Ad Spend Puts Reeves Under Pressure Before Budget

Just when Rachel Reeves thought she had enough on her plate, a fresh set of figures has landed on her desk that's got Westminster...

Politics with purpose and community spirit

Happily we’ve seen a number of encouraging developments recently, clearly showing that the political left is steadily gaining support both here and abroad. Disappointment...

Unlicensed to bury

MP Simon Hoare is calling time on the surprising loophole behind the funeral trade – anyone can set up shop, no licence or training...

Proud, British – and progressive

Last week was the Liberal Democrat party conference in Bournemouth. Some of you may have seen me joining Ed Davey and opening our conference...

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Kingston Maurward Equestrian Seeking Student Horses

Kingston Maurward College is a BHS Centre offering full-time equine courses at Level 2 and Level 3 starting each September and apprenticeships which start...

How Dorset Became One of England’s Finest Food Counties

There are counties in England with a food reputation that precedes them: Yorkshire for its puddings, Cornwall for its pasties, Kent for its orchards....