MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset
It may be only four miles from Dulverton to Hawkridge, but that's quite a hike just to get to the post office. Hawkridge used to have its own office. Sadly that was closed in 2007. But after a lot of campaigning the powers that be have … [Read more...] about Post Haste
The provisional local government finance settlement is usually announced in Parliament at the end of December - just before Christmas. A debate BEFORE this is what I am after - to highlight the unjust situation of rural councils who often … [Read more...] about A better deal for rural areas
A busy day for Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom. She was keen to view progress at the Hinkley C site and was also opening EDF's new training centre at the refurbished Cannington Court. Later she accompanied me to Sedgemoor District Council's … [Read more...] about All smiles at Hinkley
Every year it gets bigger and better. Bridgwater still leads the field when it comes to carnivals. For those who don't fancy jostling for a decent view the organisers have even arranged "corporate hospitality" this year! But, once again, I … [Read more...] about Seeing IS believing
I sincerely hope and pray that the horrors of the last big floods will not revisit us this winter. A great deal of hard work and careful remedial action has already been taken to safeguard our communities, but the Government is not taking … [Read more...] about Ready for the worst