This land can't be used for any major development so hopefully @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social with support from #Defra #NaturalEngland, #Dorset Council & the MP for #MDNP @vikkislademp.bsky.social are able to buy it & protect its vital habitats & #Ecosystems.
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I agree with #LibDem MP for #MDNP @vikkislademp.bsky.social, SW Ambulance Service teams have helped family members several times over the past few months & they have acted exactly as Vikki describes.
They also provide vital cover for our overstretched but brilliant #SocialCare & #MentalHeath teams.
Weekly Roundup.
Here's a summary of what I got up to last week in Mid Dorset & North Poole and Parliament.
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This is why I support Julia's House #Children #Hospice whenever I can & promote local Lib-Dem MP for #MDNP @vikkislademp.bsky.social fund raising efforts so that they can continue to give such loving care.
#Poole #Dorset
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Raised the fantastic work at Colehill First School to make classrooms more inclusive and challenged the minister on using Occupational Health principles to help children with sensory issues Joined the Broadstone Christmas Parade, celebrating the festive season with the local community Spoke in the Budget debate, focusing on issues affecting children and young adults particularly job prospects, student costs and two child benefit cap Welcomed MyTime Young Carers to their new HQ in Broadstone, a brilliant charity helping young carers to access support across Dorset Questioned the Justice Minister on proposed changes to jury trials, raising concern about capacity in magistrates court to deal with increased cases Held an advice surgery in Canford Heath, supporting residents with issues including housing, child maintenance, and welfare concerns Proposed changes to the Pensions Bill to help former BP workers, and spoke in support of changes for terminally ill pensioners, those who worked for AEAT and make it easier to merge pension pots Visited Bournemouth Airport which is under new ownership to hear their plans for the future and to raise issues from local residents about noise, public transport and access Challenged the Government to properly fund Wessex Region – which includes Dorset – after cancelling Mayoral elections in other parts of the country
Met Park Home owners in Merley and at meetings in Westminster to talk about how residents can be protected from rogue owners, access cheaper energy and ensure developers contribute to community infrastructure Attended a site visit in Furzehill with Parish Councillors to hear more about plans for road resurfacing Attended the Local Nature Partnerships Drop-In, meeting the Dorset team delivering biodiversity improvements across Mid Dorset and North Poole Met Lytchett Matravers Parish Council to discuss issues including road safety, local plan and sports development Met therapy dogs in Westminster at a drop-in learning about their important role in supporting people with disabilities and PTSD Joined colleagues in celebrating Small Business Saturday, a great initiative to remind shoppers of the importance of supporting local high streets and small businesses Joined colleagues on the Armed Forces Parliamentary scheme to hear more about the expansion of the British Army and Officer Selection
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Worked with Jamie Oliver’s team and the Obesity Health Alliance to call for councils to be given powers to regulate advertising of junk food Presented my petition in Parliament, signed by over a thousand local residents, calling for a ban on disposable BBQs Raised concerns about residents of Canford Paddock in Bearwood being required to fund public green spaces Questioned the Prime Minister on how the UK will use its relationship with the US to ensure President Trump does not undermine crucial international structures such as the UN and their climate COP Hosted 1-1 briefings with the National Children’s Bureau and Speech and Language UK, to better understand support for children with SEND Visited Sandhurst to observe Officer training with the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme Hosted an advice surgery in Colehill, supporting residents with issues including housing concerns, digital ID and a new historical community project Joined Wimborne RFC to see them beat Guildford and talk about plans for their new ground Joined Dorset Police, Merley HomeWatch and local councillors at Merley Community Centre for a bike-marking session For Parliament Week, I visited Yarrells, Hayeswood & Colehill Schools and hosted a Q&A in Wimborne where young people put their questions to me
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Here’s a round-up of some of last week’s activities.
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Hosted an advice surgery in Holt supporting local residents with SEND, water pollution and planning policy issues Called on the Government to consider a lower rate for Employer National Insurance to help reverse the impact of Labour’s damaging jobs tax Pressed Ministers to modernise the DVLA system after hearing from residents facing long delays following medical disclosures Asked the Minister what actions his department is taking to help end the violence against Palestinians while peace negations progress Voted with Lib Dem colleagues against Farage’s 10 Minute Rule Bill seeking to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights Met with constituents from Gaunts Common after they attended Prime Ministers Questions Attended a meeting of the APPG for Play to discuss how we can think about improving opportunities to play in design and public spaces Joined the Wear it Pink event with Breast Cancer Now to hear about diagnosis delays and treatment options for secondary breast cancer Met with a Defence Minister to discuss a Dorset-based company and how the UK can better support domestic defence manufacturing Attended a workshop and film showing at Dorset museum “In My Shoes” hearing the concerns of care experienced young people Visited the fantastic autumn exhibition by Broadstone Art Society
Here's a snapshot of just some of what I got up to last week.
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Met Ukrainian Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk with colleagues in Westminster to hear about Ukraine’s resilience Held surgeries in both Corfe Mullen and online, covering issues from HMRC rules and gaming to cancer and mental health care Joined Hospice UK’s drop-in and co-signed a letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting backing key Lib Dem hospice funding asks Visited Goods Yard pub to discuss challenges to hospitality and congratulate the owner for his Dorset tourism award win Visited the Children’s Commissioner’s Mental Health Bill drop in and signed amendments to ensure children’s care stays close to families Spoke in Parliament on the SEND crisis and joined a Westminster roundtable on early years SEND to discuss delays in support and funding Joined the Bill Committee for the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, reviewing the legislation line by line Visited Hamish & Milo in Gaunts who run and create teaching resources supporting children’s mental health and inclusion Joined WaterAid’s COP30 event and received a crocheted water-drop coaster from a local resident supporting clean water access Met National Highways to discuss road safety on A31 through Mid Dorset and North Poole
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Vikki playing chess
Met with More Bus to discuss the need for more rural bus services and preserving the socially necessary route Visited Broadstone Middle School to see the of University Broadstone in action and to meet and answer questions from the debating club Held a meeting with the CEO of the British Polio Fellowship to learn more about it and discuss how best to support those affected Visited Poole Law Courts to discuss funding shortfalls and observe cases to understand how delays can be addressed Attended a working group in Wimborne about safety improvements around Julian’s Bridge Met Aster Housing Association to discuss crime and anti social behaviour issues on their estates in Lytchett Matravers and Wimborne Attended and spoke at the memorial service of former MP, my friend and mentor, Dame Annette Brooke Watched Hopefool at Wimborne Community Centre, a powerful play on peace by Vita Nova, a theatre group supporting at-risk groups Attended Bere Regis Parish Council to meet Parish Councillors and discuss a range of issues
A few things I got up to last week.
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Here's a snapshot of just some of what I got up to last week.
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Weekly Round UP 15 - 21 September 2025
Spoke in Parliament on the SEND crisis, highlighting its impact on children, families, and teachers Met the Energy Minister with Tom Gordon MP to discuss the Warm Homes Plan and spray-foam mortgage issues Gave evidence to the Public Bill Committee on the English Devolution Bill, urging stronger community powers Visited St John’s First School and Corfe Hills School, meeting staff and delivering assemblies followed by a lively Q&A with pupils Joined Dorset Police on patrols in Wimborne and Canford Heath, seeing their work tackling crime and supporting residents Held a Stoborough surgery helping constituents with SEND provision Met veterans in Poole for a wide-ranging discussion covering Northern Ireland, the Falklands, the nuclear deterrent, and MoD housing Visited Space Youth Project to show support for LGBT+ young people Visited a new homes development in Wimborne to see progress of phase 2 Opened the Liberal Democrat Conference and hosted a hospitality event with Daisy Cooper MP to discuss support for the sector. Spoke on BBC South and ITV Meridian on issues ranging from immigration, housing, bee conservation and town centres
A look back at some of my activities from last week.
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Spoke about how to better support neurodivergent people into employment in a parliamentary debate Challenged the minister on failings in the current online safety bill particularly around young people Raised the need to prioritise British businesses in defence contracts with the MoD Called for improvements to disabled bus passes, fairer charging for school services and cheaper young people's travel during Bus Services Bill Led a local business forum in Wimborne hearing about the issues faced by the hospitality sector Co signed a Bill in that would introduce screening for autism and other conditions and improve teacher training on neurodiversity Assisted residents at advice surgeries in Canford Heath and Sturminster Marshall covering issues including Dorset Local Plan, road safety and failures in NHS services Met with chief fire officer to discuss fire prevention and future funding issues Attended the funeral of former MP, my friend and mentor, Dame Annette Brooke
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Weekly Round UP 01 - 07 September 2025 Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Pool
Spoke during the Gaza statement to raise concerns over the lack of action on export licences to Israel Asked the Govt to do more on emergency resilience for climate related crisis after the devastating Holt Heath fire Championed hospitality during a debate in parliament highlighting rising costs and seeking support for it Invited the Minister to visit Goodens Farm in Wareham to see the innovative work being done by small farmers Asked Solicitor General to review how courts deal with repeat offenders in stalking cases Led a debate on Devolution and community empowerment warning that the bill risks centralising power and undermining community decision making Welcomed expansion of early years care but raised concerns about some families access to funded childcare
Welcomed expansion of early yrs care but raised concerns about families struggling to access funded childcare Visted the Museum of Broken Dreams exhibition in Westminster, highlighting how bureaucracy and red tape prevent community projects from realising their potential Attended a Sepsis Awareness Month event to support awareness of a condition that claims 48,000 UK lives Met with the Police and Crime Commissioner to discuss local policing challenges and ways to address them Met Corfe Mullen residents in an advice surgery discussing NHS, road safety and social care Met with home care organisations to discuss issues facing the industry including social care funding, care visas and carer pay Met Dorset council to discuss ideas for expansion of special school provision for primary phase children
First week back in Westminster since the summer break has been a busy one—here’s a look at some of what I’ve been up to last week.
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It's good to know that both (independent) #Labour MP for #Poole Neil Duncan-Jordan & the #LibDem MP for #MDNP
@vikkislademp.bsky.social are both fully supporting the Fire and Rescue Services cause. I hope that all MP's will be following suit.
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Posted on the FB Poole Community Group.
Some idiot(s) buried their used disposable #BBQ in the sand & this little kid paid the price for it. Yet another reason to sign local #MDNP LibDem MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social petition to ban the sale of them.
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Vikki stands next to a tank. Text Weekly Round UP, Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole, 21 - 27 July 2025
Text - Held discussions with leaders of BCP and Dorset Councils on a range of local issues and explored how we can collaborate more effectively to offer better services. Met with the Chair of NHS Dorset to gain a deeper understanding of local healthcare challenges and discuss how I can best support Dorset’s healthcare system. Led a briefing for MPs on Labour’s Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, focusing on how to challenge the proposals undermining local authorities including, BCP and Dorset Council. Raised questions with the Minister on the steps being taken to improve digital infrastructure, including broadband and mobile coverage in Dorset. Wrote to the Secretary for Health to highlight concerns around the impact of poverty on access to healthy food, especially for children and young people. As part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, I joined colleagues on a visit to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to learn about the base’s critical role in UK defence intelligence and logistics.
It’s been another busy one—here’s a look at some of what I’ve been up to last week.
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Vikki with Ed Davey and Mo Constantine making bath bombs at Lush. Text - 14 - 20 July, 2025, Weekly Round UP, Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole
Text - Visited Lush HQ in Poole with Sir Ed Davey to tour the factory and discuss how I can support this true Dorset success story. Questioned the Minister on illegal parking in seafront areas. I’m pleased the Government has since agreed to a pilot scheme for parking fines. Visited Ad Astra Infant School and Haymoor Junior School. At Ad Astra, I also met with trainee teachers on who are preparing to teach in Dorset. Pressed the Minister on what redress is available for homeowners misled by anti-competitive practices among some house builders. Held a surgery in Lytchett, supporting constituents on issues including speech support and teacher retention. Met with Pop'n'Olly in Wimborne to discuss inclusive LGBT+ education in primary schools. Visited Birds of Poole Harbour Osprey Hide to learn more about their work to reintroduce species to Dorset. 14 - 20 July, 2025, Weekly Round UP, Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole
Text - Joined colleagues with the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme on Salisbury Plain to observe military exercises and learn more about future threats to national security. Met with Demos and the Centre for Ageing Better to discuss improving housing in Dorset and nationwide. Attended several health-focused parliamentary events to deepen my understanding of key NHS issues and how I can better support constituents, including Making Equal Health a Reality, Radiotherapy & National Cancer Plan, Fertility Access UK and the Parkinson’s UK Reception. Showed my support at the Youth Voices on Votes at 16 event. It’s great to see more young people now getting the vote in Mid Dorset and North Poole. Hosted a meeting with the Access to Food Partnership to discuss strengthening food access services in BCP. Met with NHS Dorset Dental Rep to discuss how residents can access urgent treatment via NHS 111. 14 - 20 July, 2025, Weekly Round UP, Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole
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This is brilliant news indeed for Julia’s House #Hospice here in #Dorset a valuable asset for families and children across the region. Something I know that local #Liberal #MDNP MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social is a huge supporter of.
Banning disposable BBQ's may not be the complete solution but anything to ease this carnage would be a small victory &
you can sign the LibDem MP for #MDNP @vikkislademp.bsky.social petition to do just that here - www.middorsetlibdems.org.uk/petitions/di...
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Vikki stands with “Science without suffering” sign. Main text says - Challenged the Deputy Prime Minister on local children with special needs denied a school place, and who risk being out of school in September. Met Dorset’s Police Chief Superintendent to discuss concerns, including knife crime, anti-social behaviour, and police response in our communities. Questioned the Dept for Work & Pensions about failures in the Child Maintenance Service to handle disputes in a timely fashion. Spoke in a debate on GP funding in the South West, highlighting challenges at Wareham and Wimborne surgeries. Raised concerns about the impact of conflict on children globally, but especially in Gaza and the wider Occupied Palestinian Territories. Raised local government funding concerns in Westminster and the impact on social care, and other vital services. Attended a coffee morning at The White House School to meet with parents, pupils, and dedicated staff. Discussed concerns raised by various constituents about the NHS with the Chair of NHS Dorset and Chief Exec of Dorset Healthcare Trust. Attended the funeral of More Bus Managing Director, Andrew Wickham MBE – a true public servant and lovely man. Attended Parliamentary drop-ins on phasing out animal testing and supporting the rights of those undergoing fertility treatment. Hosted two work experiences from local 6th forms in Westminster and in my Wimborne office.
A quick update on what I’ve been working on last week!
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Of course banning disposable BBQ's would be a big step forward so why not sign this petition from local #MDNP #LibDem MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social 👇
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It's good to see the local #MDNP #LibDem MP
@vikkislademp.bsky.social taking on the challenge of drug crime head on, please contact her if you think that you may have any information to help her - www.vikkislade.uk/issue-captur...
I feel sure that the #LibDeem MP for #MDNP @vikkislademp.bsky.social will join me in praising the great work being done by @dorsetwildlife.bsky.social volunteers in restoring one of her local Happy Places.
Well done team 👏👏
A brilliant report by #FaithGroups on the benefits of #SocialPrescribing. I know that they help so many people here in #Dorset & I also know that the #LibDem #BCP Councilor & MP for #MDNP @vikkislademp.bsky.social fully supports them in their efforts.
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Good to see #Poole #Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan keeping to his word & supporting the #WASPI campaign along with the #MDNP #LibDem MP @vikkislademp.bsky.social whilst the Labour MPs for East & West #Bournemouth did as they were told & hid in a very large cupboard.
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