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January Road Closures

A few local road closures coming up next week:

 

CORFE MULLEN

Between Monday 8th and Thursday 18th January, Wareham road through Corfe Mullen will be closed from 9am to 4pm. This is a full road closure for resurfacing. 

January 2024 news

Firstly, a Happy New Year to all of you. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family, however you celebrated. I always find the start of the new year a great moment for reflection.

Michael meets Soroptimists

Michael met women from the local Soroptimists at Wimborne library, to discuss their work on reducing violence against women and girls. They discussed provision for the victims of domestic violence in Dorset.

Michael closes Debate

In his new role as Illegal Migration Minister, Michael was asked to close the debate on the Rwanda Bill. You can see watch his speech here, or read it on hansard: Rwanda Debate Closing Speech

Michael thanks postal workers

Michael visited Wareham sorting office, to chat to the manager Steve and thank his team for their hard work in the busy period before Christmas.

Prime Minister asks Michael to join Cabinet

The Prime Minster has asked Michael to be the Minister of State for Countering Illegal Migration, moving from his previous position as Solicitor General. As part of this role he will also attend Cabinet, giving his input into decision-making at the very heart of Government. 

 

Michael on Radio Solent

Michael spoke to Steve Harris on BBC Radio Solent about his brother Edward, and the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. 

 

You can listen to the interview online here: BBC Sounds Listen Again

Israel & Gaza

I have received a large amount of correspondence from constituents about the ongoing terrible situation in Israel and Gaza.  In the last week, the majority of those contacting me have been calling for the UK to push for a ceasefire and asking me to support the SNP amendment to the King’s Speech c