great to join Birds of Poole Harbour Osprey Cruise today - seeing MDNP from a different angle & learning about growth & success of the project from this amazing team. As well as osprey we saw white tailed eagle, wheatear, snipe, Egyptian geese plus Seal & Sika deer. Eco-tourism in action

Final constituency event before I head up to Westminster again - Bloxworth Produce Show & fun day! Loved this whale carved marrow & the children’s donut eating contest was a giggle! Great to see them raise funds for MND with the Rob Burrows rose competition too

Great article - which demonstrates that rather than longing for the past which is not returning we need to reimagine town centre buildings for the future (includes two excellent examples in Dorset)

This is a relief but the numbers need checking to ensure it’s sufficient. HSF supported low income households not just pensioners. This is a step in the right direction bbc.com/news/articles/…

I am pleased to hear Foreign Secretary announce suspension of some arms to Israel. More details are being shared but Rt Hon David Lammy confirms “the risk they might be used in serious violation if international humanitarian law” #Gaza #ArmsSuspension theguardian.com/politics/artic…

Did you know the typical maritime/shipping job is worth £12k more than average annual salary. The sector has 650,000 jobs in & deals with 95% of goods entering UK. Tomorrow is #MerchantNavyDay please remember the invisible service

This is much needed work & will improve the experience for all road users

Thinking of my colleague in the Three Towns Alliance, Cllr Brian Castle as his life is celebrated at his funeral. Sending love to his wife Gemma and young son on this difficult day bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24523273.…

#MND is a cruel condition that robs people of their health, independence & their life. I met a lovely woman with MND when I visited @LMHospiceCare last wk. I will use my position to further this important cause & that of other Neuro conditions

Thanks for coming in to see me. Shocking statistics on the number of families with children who are presenting homeless & reducing numbers of supported homes for single people with MH or substance issues.

Great to join organisations from sport sector to hear about their strategy to make UK the most active nation in Europe. I talked to Active Dorset & Sport & Recreation Alliance about our local clubs & facilities & my concern about the closure of QELC & gain data about activity in MDNP

After a long day in the house, we are now debating the need for a cross governmental strategy for unpaid carers. Large number of Lib Dems here for this key issue which touches us all, and all Govt depts.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation & The Trussell Trust event this evening brought this home. Huge numbers using food banks & going without essentials

Thinking of all the children starting a new school or college today. Use it as a chance to grab new opportunities & leave behind the things that held you back. #firstdayofschool

Great to listen to Sorcha Eastwood MP introduce Blood Cancer UK reception in Parliament. Humbled to talk to patients who have benefitted from new treatments & hear from task force members. This cancer is common but overlooked & survival rates are just too low in the uk

Yesterday I hosted a debate on the need for a cross-government strategy to support unpaid carers. The work unpaid carers do is vital, yet many carers live in poverty. Here are some key points, you can watch the full debate here: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/45…

Having given work experience to a young Poole Hong Konger last yr I was shocked about Home Fee status issue, given that he will not be able to access funding for uni this year despite being a top student at a local school. Happy to support this & the other campaigns in Parliament

Last week of summer recess was incredibly busy... thanks to all those organisations who made me welcome! #WorkingForYou Liberal Democrats MDNPLibDems

How incredibly sad. My condolences to their family Royal Navy

How incredibly sad. My condolences to their family Royal Navy