Simon Hoare's Blackmore Vale Magazine Online Article Tuesday, 7 November, 2023 It’s usually sensible when writing articles for a local publication to remember the old advice that ‘all politics is local’, and therefore to write on local issues. However, there are times when events overseas are of such magnitude that they command everyone’s attention. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is one such example (and that horror continues without much media attention recently), and the... Local News
Simon Hoare Readopted 18th February 2023 Simon Hoare was readopted as our candidate at the next General Election at a meeting of the Association's Selection Council, following the process set out in... Local News
Simon Hoare MP - BVM Article - Russia's invasion of Ukraine 17th February 2023 As I write, we are approaching the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. An invasion which was, and remains, unwarranted, illegal, unjustifiable... Local News
Opening of Violet Cross Affordable Housing Development 10th February 2023 Cllrs Pauline Batstone and Graham Carr Jones at the opening of the Violet Cross development of affordable housing in Hazelbury Bryan. Graham Carr Jones... Local News
Simon Hoare MP - BVM Article - Importance of Education 3rd February 2023 REGULAR readers of my New Blackmore Vale column will know of the importance I place on education. The skills and learning our young people gain from the school... Local News
Simon Hoare MP - BVM Article - Compulsory Maths 20th January 2023 I’m not sure whether it is physically possible for your spirits to soar while your blood runs cold? If it is then it happened to me when I heard our Prime... Local News
Simon Hoare MP - BVM Article - Happy New Year 6th January 2023 MAY I begin by wishing you a very happy and peaceful New Year. I hope you were able to enjoy Christmas despite both the weather and the multitude of bugs and... Local News
Voting by post is easy and convenient 29th December 2022 Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting. You can apply to set up a postal vote for just one election, for example if you're going to be on... Local News
North Dorset Business Forum 2nd December 2022 On Friday 2 December 2022 saw the first breakfast meeting of the NDCA North Dorset Business Forum at Ashley Wood Golf Club. The principal guest was Rt. Hon... Local News
The Patrons' Club and Member's Annual Dinner 19th November 2022 At the Patrons' Club and Member's Annual Dinner in Blandford Forum on Saturday evening, the principal guest was Rt. Hon. Jeremy Quin MP, Minister for the... Local News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
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We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
CPC23 Address from Johnny Mercer 4th October 2023 Find out what Johnny Mercer, Minister of State and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said to CPC23 here. National News