The local election results were disappointing. But it's clear this is not 1997, and Starmer is no Blair. As the ghost of 1992 haunts Labour, it's time to rally behind the Prime Minister. Read my article in the Independent: independent.co.uk/voices/comment…

BREAKING: Philip Wilkinson - from the Conservatives - has held his role as Wiltshire's Police & Crime Commissioner 🔗👉bbc.in/3waOZVX

Really good to cut ribbon at Cools Farm Shop East Knoyle. Wiltshire’s answer to Jeremy Clarkson⁩! Good luck Tom and Emily in their farm business diversification venture.

At Catterick Garrison today the Prime Minister met and addressed the newest recruits of TheParachuteRegiment, at their passing out parade.

Our Armed Forces put themselves through the toughest of tests to serve us all. Which is why we are doing more to support them 🧵

Students from the Universities of Wales Air Squadron, who study the role of Air and Space power in delivering the nation's defence, met yesterday with the Minister for Defence People and Families Rt Hon Andrew Murrison VR MP

The UK has over 700 Reserves taking part in Steadfast Defender, the largest military exercise in Europe since the Cold War. Our reserves are a crucial part of our whole-force readiness to overcome emerging threats.

Launched this week, our people will be able to enjoy more varied, healthier and better value food as part of the new Defence Catering Strategy. Defence Minister Rt Hon Andrew Murrison VR MP visited CO ATR Winchester yesterday to meet with military personnel and review the new offer.

Getting the steps in with Police Commissioner Phillip Wilkinson today in Warminster. Good to see progress on No 3 High Street too!

Important discussion yesterday with Rt. Hon Ben Wallace, former UK Secretary for Defence, on global security issues, and the current great momentum for Morocco and the UK to further strengthen their alliance 🇲🇦🇬🇧

Today’s #AnzacDay commemorations continued with a service at the Cenotaph.

In tribute to the fallen, wreaths were laid by Defence Minister Andrew Murrison and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton.

#WeWillRememberThem

Only a few thousand miles to go...

My morning run with @HardestGeezer, congrats on Project Africa hitting £1 million.

Absolutely right. Always grateful for the kindly interest he showed as Chair of Churches Conservation Trust when we tried, successfully, to get it to take on St Giles Imber

So sorry to hear about Frank Field. Really lovely man, devoted public servant, legendary parliamentarian.

Happy St George's Day. English regiments of the British Army and soldiers hold dear the knightly virtues associated with the ‘soldier saint’ - steadfast courage, honour, fortitude in adversity, faith and charity - and celebrate St George's Day.

#StGeorgesDay #BritishArmy #Army

Perfect way to start the day.󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Happy St George’s Day!󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Great Eid Mubarak party at Longfield Community Centre with Trowbridge Moroccan Association featuring traditional Moroccan music by these guys 🇬🇧🇲🇦

Congrats Rishi Sunak for today’s Bill that will over time end smoking.
I loath nanny statism but seen too much cancer, dementia, stroke, heart attack in my career…. and a much loved father dead from lung cancer.
A great day for the health of the nation.

Lovely DRY spring weather today at Boreham/Bishopstrow. But need to plan now so we don’t have a repeat of extreme winter flooding at this spot. Thanks to the photographer - Cllr Bill Parks!

Great news about Westbury banking hub. Thank you LINK for making it happen;
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Loving this - allons enfants de la patrie! 🇬🇧🇫🇷 bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-…