MP for Bridgwater and West Somerset
Bad news I fear.Two significant local companies are threatening to shut their doors. There are at least 250 jobs at risk. Wansborough Mill, the biggest employer in Watchet (176 jobs), is owned by D S Smith, a vast packaging empire. … [Read more...] about Jobs at stake
It is something of a major achievement to persuade 600 busy farmers from all over Somerset to come to Bridgwater on a sultry July evening - but that is exactly what happened last night at the Sedgemoor Livestock market. I was there too - … [Read more...] about Farmers show their strength
The plight of those who suffer with blood cancer is serious. The bravery of people affected is beyond question. The search for a cure must go on. I have much sympathy for the cause which is highlighted so effectively by the Anthony Nolan … [Read more...] about The quest for a cure
This picture (of a fictitious front page) was part of an over-hyped IBM push to win business for South West One, the disastrous joint venture with Somerset County Council, Taunton Deane and Avon and Somerset Police. Needless to say no new … [Read more...] about No gain, just pain
Today the essential legal structure to get Flood Re up and running was laid before Parliament. Flood Re is a collaboration between the insurance industry and the Government and will cap the insurance of home owners in flood-prone areas to … [Read more...] about Flood Re - latest progress