The Prime Minister recently announced the biggest strengthening of our national defence in a generation, with a fully funded plan to grow the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP by 2030.
Michael was invited to Wimborne RFC to hear about their plans for a new clubhouse and pitches. Michael played rugby at school, but having switched to hockey in his mid-teens, he has not played any rugby for some years. He was really…
Last month I hosted a group of work experience students in the constituency office. Ten students from six different schools gave up a week of their Easter holiday to gain an insight into the world of local and national politics.
Michael visited Wimborne Town FC, and was shown round by their club manager Jimmy Glass. Jimmy updated Michael about the club's plans for their site, and they discussed the recent successes of the team. Michael was then delighted to be…
Michael met Senior Colonel Vu Van Hung from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, and signed a joint statement of cooperation in London on 17 April to reaffirm the countries’ strong partnership. The UK has signed an agreement with Vietnam…
Michael recently answered questions in the House of Commons about returning Illegal Migrants to their Home Country:; Henry Smith (Crawley) (Con) 4. What recent progress his Department has made on returning illegal migrants to their home…
Michael was pleased to attend the launch of the Poole Purbeck Soroptimists new Fresh Thoughts booklet, along with Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick. Fresh Thoughts is an information booklet for front-line workers in…
Over the last few months Michael has been contacted by many local headteachers and parents with concerns about funding for children with special needs. He has discussed this issue with many headteachers, and is pleased by the recent…
The Safety of Rwanda Bill returned to Parliament today, and Michael was on duty - opening the debate, and summing it up at the end. You can watch his speech opening the debate here:
As Minister for Countering Illegal Migration, Michael is working with international partners to tackle the global migration crisis. As part of that work, he recently became the first Home Office Minister in decades to visit Libya.
Michael has welcomed the Government’s Spring Budget 2024, saying that it backs working people, pensioners, families and businesses across Mid Dorset and North Poole.
In his role of Minister for Countering Illegal Migration, Michael has visited a number of airports and ports to speak to Border Force Officers. He saw for himself the dedication of border staff and Immigration Enforcement Officers, and the…
As a Minister in the Home Office, my focus has changed slightly from the legal perspective as Solicitor General, to a more overall view of crime and law and order. As a former barrister, I have always had a particular interest in upholding…
The Home Secretary has been in America, and gave a speech about the British approach to global migration. International cooperation is a vital part of that work, so Michael recently met the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior.
Michael went to France, to see first-hand the Franco-British co-operation that is being done to combat smuggling networks and illegal Channel crossings.
Part of Michael's role is ensuring that only that entitled to work here are doing so. The Government are determined to break the business model of the people smugglers, but rogue employers and landlords threaten to undermine our efforts by…
Michael was honoured to be asked to participate in the Holocaust Memorial Day service in Wimborne Minster. This is an annual event, commemorating those who were murdered by the nazis during World War 2.
If you are a regular reader of my column you will know that I very much enjoy visiting schools, or speaking to pupils when they visit Parliament (perhaps it’s in my genes as my family are all teachers!). There are grants available for…
Many constituents asked Michael to meet the charity Guide Dogs at the Party Conference last October. Michael went to chat to them, and following that discussion, Michael met up with their representatives in Wimborne last week.
As Minister for Countering Illegal Migration, Michael was invited to see at first hand the work of his local police force in reducing organised crime, and protecting our border.
Michael Tomlinson has welcomed the news that Mid Dorset and North Poole will benefit from over £9,000 in new funding as a result of the Government’s long-term investment in grassroots sports. As a keen sportsman, Michael knows the…