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
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News