West Dorset has so much potential. Our historic market towns, idyllic villages, Jurassic Coast, rural businesses and family farms are the hubs of our community. I will do everything I can as MP to drive improvements for us all with fresh thinking. Here you can find my latest news, campaigns and more about me, please keep in touch.
By the way, this is my beautiful dog Poppy, the inspiration behind my Private Members' Bill on Animal Welfare (Sentencing).
West Dorset is set to receive a share of £1m grant funding towards vital search and rescue services, in an announcement made today by Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps.
Parliament LIVE from the House of Commons
The BBC is being challenged, as rural communities are under threat of cuts to regional services. In addition, the future of the popular Red Button service, essential for the elderly, the less able and those without access to the internet, is uncertain. Find out more and tell Chris Loder your views by completing his short survey.
