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I dare say most of us do! But a holiday break in West Somerset or Sedgemoor might well be just the ticket. Fresh air, wonderful sights, a warm welcome, great food.....small wonder that our part of the world gets more visitors than anywhere … [Read more...] about Fancy a break from Brexit?

Light reading? You decide. If you want to get to grips with the fine print I can help: BREXIT DRAFT WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT IN FULL The Agreement, published yesterday, is less than half as long as Leo Tolstoy's famous tome "War and Peace" - … [Read more...] about Deal or no deal?

2.33kms in five minutes will never win me a yellow Tour de France jersey or even a minor place on the podium, but this wasn't really a race. The Royal British Legion came to Parliament with their static exercise bikes to persuade as many … [Read more...] about Pedalling Poppies in Parliament

The earnest chap in the light blue shirt  ( top left of my picture, behind  the plate of mouth-watering dainties) is no less a figure than Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Environment. He's been pressing the flesh and sampling a lot of … [Read more...] about The Minister who Came to Tea

You should never argue with the ballot box. Bridgwater and West Somerset sent me back to Westminster with a substantially increased majority. Many thanks are due to those who gave support with such enthusiasm. But there are also important … [Read more...] about Thank you for voting!