Michael was pleased to be a co-signatory to a letter to the Secretary of State, for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Jeremy Wright MP, to ask the Government to make a requirement that network operators enable roaming between providers to improve mobile coverage in rural areas.

Michael wrote about his views on the Brexit votes this week for the Conservative Home website.

Michael was delighted to support world book day this week. The theme this year was "Share a story" and children in schools were all given a book token towards the purchase of a book.

News from Westminster

Many people have written to Michael asking him to support Finn's Law.

From the Finn's law website:

News from Westminster

Michael was pleased to have met the Housing Minister Kit Malthouse recently, and discussed the importance of unlocking brownfield sites, including the old power station here in Poole.

Michael was delighted to be invited to the pantomime in Broadstone for its 40th anniversary production on the Wizard of Oz. Michael and his daughter had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and Michael was impressed by the professionalism of the performance.

Michael was pleased to be able to contribute to a debate the tax rate for families. MPs are calling on the Chancellor to review the marginal tax rate for families. Michael was also highlighting the manifesto for families which is supported by many Conservative MPs.

This is the full text of the speech Michael made in Parliament on Friday.