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August 2023 August 2023
NEWS FROM WESTMINSTER Now twenty four hours later, the continuous rains have ceased but frequent

heavy showers mean you mustn’t go out without a coat or umbrella. What a relief
It’s August, which means that Parliament is in recess for us all.
and is not sitting. Whilst I will be taking some time off
to spend with my family, work as a Member of Listening to the news about the rest of the world, we have little to worry about
Parliament continues over the summer in the here in the U K. The world is changing due to climate change. We must do all we
constituency as usual. can to reduce our carbon dioxide emissions and do everything we can to
encourage the increase in plant life. Even if it means keeping your garden as
The Boundary Commission have now put forward green as possible, planting trees and shrubs where possible, keeping your eyes on
their recommendations for the new constituency community spaces and doing all you can. To protect plant life especial the trees
boundaries. These will make all 650 constituencies a of our world. Would you like to be living where the temperatures could exceed 45
more similar size. At the moment I have around 65,000 degrees. NO I am sure you would not.
adult constituents, which is quite small (West Dorset
for example has over 80,000). Mid Dorset and North Poole is expanding to Climate change is something we all must be aware of. So by doing all we can to
include the North Dorset ward of Stour and Allen Vale, as well as some extra increase our green spaces and protecting them from all intruders and possible
homes around the edges of the destruction from any source. On that note I will say goodbye and God Bless to
constituency. I’m really pleased that the you all.
Commission listened carefully to the Ted Cox
views of local people in Bere Regis and
the surrounding area, who submitted
their views about staying within the MILBORNE MOVIES
constituency. The original plans were to
move Bere Regis into South Dorset. As a
result of so many people getting in WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
touch, the Commission made another Friday 18th August 2023 at 7.30pm
visit to the area, and agreed that Bere
Regis has strong community ties to its Village Hall, The Causeway, Milborne St Andrew
existing constituency. I’m pleased to DT11 0JX
confirm that Bere Regis will therefore stay
in Mid Dorset and North Poole. Doors and bar open 7.00
Tickets cost £6, which includes a drink or an ice-
I recently sent out a residents’ survey about the cost of living, including details
about the Government’s “help for households” hub. Thank you to all of your who cream
have returned it – its’ great to hear from you. Many people were not aware of For documentary-maker and dating app addict
the website - You can find this at https://helpforhouseholds.campaign.gov.uk/ Zoe (Lily James), swiping right has only delivered an
where there is information and links to sources of help. endless stream of Mr. Wrongs, to her eccentric
mother Cath's (Emma Thompson) dismay. For Zoe's childhood friend and
As well as work in Dorset and London, I travelled to the Netherlands as part of a
Parliamentary delegation. We met former and current Dutch Parliamentarians, neighbor Kaz (Shazad Latif), the answer is to follow his parents' example and opt
including the Deputy Prime Minister Sigrid Kaag. We discussed the importance of for an arranged (or "assisted") marriage to a bright and beautiful bride from
Bilateral friendships with our North Sea neighbours, and had constructive Pakistan. As Zoe films his hopeful journey from London to Lahore to marry a
conversations with diplomats, civil servants and others. stranger, chosen by his parents, she begins to wonder if she might have
something to learn from a profoundly different approach to finding love.
Once Parliament returns in September, there will again be the opportunity for
you to visit. If you would like to attend Prime Minister’s Questions, my office can A lighthearted rom com - One review says 'A perfect blend of laughter, joy, tears
book tickets for you. There are only a limited number available, so please do and love!

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