Lib Dems do not think struggling Dorset Economy is an Emergency! Thursday, 15 May, 2025 Conservative Councillors are determined to persuade Dorset Council to do more to help beleagured businesses across the county. But the Liberal Democrat administration are not willing to support us. Responding to our call, the Lib Dem Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration, Cllr Richard Biggs, said "Fundamentally I have to disagree that this is an emergency" Local businesses are facing... Local News
Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP at NDCA Drinks Party 9th May 2025 Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly MP was guest speaker at the Drinks Party at St Giles House attended by over 70 members and guests. In his speech Sir James talked... Local News
Conservative Councillors to call on Dorset Council to prioritise economic growth and support for local business. 1st May 2025 Councillor Simon Gibson, Dorset Council member for Verwood, will put a motion to the Full Council meeting of Dorset Council, on May 15th, calling for an... Local News
Meet Your MP in Gillingham 15th March 2025 Simon Hoare held a "Meet Your MP" morning in Gillingham on Saturday 15 March 2025. The event was attended by many local residents keen to discuss with Simon... Local News
Rt Hon Mel Stride MP guest speaker at lunch event 7th March 2025 The Rt Hon Mel Stride MP, Shadow Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer was the guest speaker at our Spring Lunch attended by over 60 members and guests at Crane... Local News
Campaign against evening and overnight car parking charges 13th February 2025 Simon Hoare MP and Conservative Councillors are mounting a campaign to stop Dorset Council's Lib Dem administration imposing evening and overnight car parking... Local News
Simon Hoare MP at the NDCA Christmas Lunch 7th December 2024 On Saturday 7 December 2024 Patrons and Members had an amazing Christmas Lunch at Athelhampton House. In his speech Simon Hoare MP looked back on the year and... Local News
Pauline Batstone becomes Honorary Alderman 5th December 2024 At the full meeting of Dorset Council on the 5 December 2024, Pauline Batstone was elected as Honorary Alderman. This is in recognition of a life time of public... Local News
Simon Hoare MP attends Verwood Community Forum 18th November 2024 Simon Hoare said "I was delighted to attend Verwood's Community Forum last night at the Hub. It was really well attended and my thanks to everyone who turned... Local News
Adjournment Debate: The Operation of Postal Voting at the General Election 22nd October 2024 I was delighted to secure an Adjournment Debate yesterday on the Operation of Postal Voting at the General Election. I know that this is an hugely important... Local News
Kemi delivers a speech at FTSE250+ conference 17th June 2025 Kemi Badenoch has delivered a speech in the city responding to Labour's damaging plans for our economy. National News
Kemi delivers press Conference with a survivor of grooming gangs scandal 17th June 2025 After Labour announced they finally U-turned and will begin a national inquiry into the grooming gangs, Kemi holds a press conference with a survivor. National News
Labour finally U-turn on Grooming Gang inquiry after Conservative pressure 16th June 2025 Keir Starmer has finally bowed to pressure and agreed to a national statutory inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. National News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves's spending review 14th June 2025 Today, Rachel Reeves's delivered Labour’s first Spending Review. With a torrent of promises, slogans, and self-congratulations. But not the truth. National News
Forcing a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs 14th June 2025 We Conservatives strongly believe victims of this appalling abuse deserve justice. Find out more here National News
Labour U-turn on Winter Fuel Payments 9th June 2025 After Conservative pressure, Labour finally reinstitute Winter Fuel Payments for 9 million pensioners National News
