Having great time away.

Do we have to come back?!

Goodbye to Japan - another incredible journey and an amazing country.

So much to see: our third visit and still so much to do!

Now onto the next leg of our trip…

Although I’m currently on the other side of the world(!), I’m looking forward to getting back to help colleagues make the case to the public that Rishi Sunak has a plan and a record of delivery, and Sir Keir Starmer simply doesn’t.

Conservative Local Government stands ready to

When the General Election was called in 2017, I was in Disney World, Florida on holiday. (Photo 1).

During the 2019 General Election, I was in Disney in Shanghai (Picture 2).

When Liz Truss resigned, I was in Disney Florida again and photo 3 is an actual shot of me doing a

#Kyoto is quite simply one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Spent the first half of the day exploring the incredible Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Wait to you see what we did with the rest of the day!!

Arrived in Tokyo!

Crazy city - buzzing with energy!

Beautiful beach afternoon at home with fantastic clear sea, and then incredible evening enjoying the Northern Lights.

Now that’s what I call a good Friday!!

In a normal world, I would call the decision to IGNORE the overwhelming view of the public consultation to REOPEN the through vehicular access to Poole Park unbelievable. It was unequivocal - 63% of respondents were against the trial closure being made permanent.

But it is

Media rounds now done - Sky News and BBC News (UK) - and finished at the count for the victorious David Sidwick - re-elected PCC for Dorset with good majority.

And… done! Time for some R&R!

Brilliant result. And a good, clean campaign from all. Well done!

End of an almost 48 hours shift (with 3 hours sleep) overseeing the local elections results across the country.

A tough few days - losing some exceptional colleagues - but peppered with some punchy results too.

And we’re not done! Media rounds tomorrow morning and more

Welcome to the newest member of BCP Council, Councillor Gavin Wright!

Great result and a well run campaign.

Best of luck to our amazing current Mayors Ben Houchen & Andy Street. True local government community champions. CCA

Stop 1,000. My home town ♥️

The tour is officially complete ✅

Polls open at 7am 🗳️

Time for our…

𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘!

Completely understand MP Mike Freer standing down due to the continued threats and awfulness of being an elected official.

This is completely true, and is infecting every level of public life.

I’m currently having to deal with a vexatious individual, who has harassed and

Great afternoon celebrating the 10th birthday of the brilliant Conker Spirit - Gin, Cocktails, Beer Pong and adult Pass the Parcel… what’s not to love!!!

Another varied week in my hectic life!

🗳️Campaigning for local elections and PCC elections in various locations.

📈Time in Westminster trying to change the world(!)

🏗️Two major work projects finally coming together.

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒And still making time for beach and family!

Beautiful Bournemouth day!

Good thing about campaign season - it’s time to get 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙙 !!

Out in home territory this morning for David Sidwick.

For once it’s not raining… ☔️ ☀️