Government Plan to Protect Leaseholders Friday, 14 January, 2022 Michael welcomed the Government's recent announcement of plans to require industry to pay to remove dangerous cladding from buildings – protecting leaseholders from spiralling costs while making buildings safer. More than four years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, many leaseholders face large bills for safety issues they did not cause, while those responsible dodge accountability. Michael has... Westminster News
£1bn new financial support for hospitality and leisure sectors announced 21st December 2021 £1bn new financial support for hospitality and leisure sectors announced We’re providing new support worth £1bn including: - New grants for hospitality &... Westminster News
Vaccinations going strong in Dorset 21st December 2021 Michael was pleased to be able to help out again with the vaccinations in Poole. He volunteered at Poole Port today, assisting the effort to get as many people... Local News
Michael welcomes funding to tackle Homelessness 21st December 2021 Michael has welcomed additional new funding to tackle homelessness across BCP & Dorset council areas. Tens of thousands of people will be protected from... Westminster News
Michael Visits Beaucroft School 24th November 2021 Michael recently visited Beaucroft School with local Dorset councillors, to hear about their exciting expansion plans, and to discuss Special Needs provision... Local News
New homes and buildings to have electric charging points from 2022 23rd November 2021 This week the Prime Minister announced that all new homes and buildings will be required to have electric charging points from next year, as we drive forwards... Westminster News
Michael Visits Library 12th November 2021 Michael went to Corfe Mullen to see the damage to the library caused by the fallen tree from the recent storms. He chatted to local Councillor Paul Harris, and... Local News
Michael welcomes broadband investment 8th November 2021 Michael has welcomed the announcement that 56,500 more houses and businesses across Dorset will benefit from gigabit-capable broadband. An estimated 567,000... Local News
Autumn Budget 28th October 2021 Yesterday, the Chancellor announced his Autumn Budget. Thanks to our unprecedented financial response to the pandemic and Plan For Jobs, we are recovering... Westminster News
Increase to National Living Wage 26th October 2021 The Chancellor announced this week that the National Living Wage will increase to £9.50 an hour, making sure work pays as we create a high-skill, high-wage... Westminster News
