FARMING AND FOOD Wednesday, 15 January, 2025 More than 10 years ago Richard Drax established his quarterly meeting with farmers, which flourished until the General Election. He passed their concerns to Government, working closely with the NFU at both local and national level. He fought to ensure that food production remained a top priority for government. Sadly Labour don't care about farmers and self sufficiency in food production and are... Local News
Prosperity and Jobs for South Dorset 15th June 2024 "We need to create the circumstances which encourage growth and aspiration" "We need to create the circumstances which encourage growth and aspiration by... Local News
Local Businesses 12th June 2024 Cllr Louie O'Leary Littlemoor/Preston and Richard Drax visited many local businesses yesterday, including the family-run Sgt Bun Bakery on Lanehouse Rocks Road... Local News
D-Day Commemoration 8th June 2024 Cllr Joanna Dickenson (Preston Ward) was delighted to attend a D-Day Commemoration at St Nicholas Church in Broadwey organised by local resident Susana Malik... Local News
It's Official! 7th June 2024 South Dorset Conservative Association is delighted to announce the official nomination of Richard DRAX, as the Conservative Party parliamentary candidate for... Local News
D-Day 80th Commemoration 6th June 2024 Moving D-Day Commemorations took place across South Dorset and the UK. D-Day was the start of the campaign to liberate Europe. The historic operation saw the... Local News
THE CAMPAIGN TOOK RICHARD DRAX TO SWANAGE 5th June 2024 ON WEDNESDAY THE CAMPAIGN TOOK RICHARD DRAX TO SWANAGE ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH DORSET CONSTITUENCY: While meeting Swanage residents, Richard took pause to... Local News
Isle of Portland 4th June 2024 Richard Drax stopped by Portland to visit the iconic Jailhouse Diner. It’s run by General Manager Rachel Barton of the charity Expia, who provide training and... Local News
Weymouth Harbour and Marina 4th June 2024 WEYMOUTH was developed as a seaside resort in the Georgian period and over centuries its economy has relied upon not only tourism but also its port and fishing... Local News
A MESSAGE FROM RICHARD DRAX: 3rd June 2024 A General Election will take place on Thursday 4th July. Since the dissolution of Parliament on 30th May, there are no MPs and I am the Conservative... Local News
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