Category: Dorset Politics

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...

Benefits, visas and British jobs: the Reform UK plan

September has been an extremely busy month for the party, with our annual conference in Birmingham, a number of key policy announcements, and the...

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Enter the Spice Merchant

Soupy dinners, a lorry full of mice and a dreamy back end – Basil begins his first season with Jess Rimmer with power, promise...

A £40k cultivator, broken incentives and a hazel hedge

Eye-watering machinery costs and disappearing hedgerow incentives: this spring’s progress comes with familiar frustrations, writes George Hosford Spring sowing has proceeded at pace over the...

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