Corfe Crow 🔶
@corfecrow.bsky.social
Politics. History. Feathers. Football.
Lib Dem - Mid Dorset & North Poole.
All views my own.
Lib Dem - Mid Dorset & North Poole.
All views my own.
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Last week was an extraordinarily busy week in Westminster and in Dorset— there is so much to cover, it’s a two-page roundup!
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Last week was an extraordinarily busy week in Westminster and in Dorset— there is so much to cover, it’s a two-page roundup!
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Mayoral areas are getting all the investment & with Wessex (inc Dorset & BCP) not included in the priority programme we keep missing out
I pushed the minister on a timeline for Round Two but got no reply. Our residents cannot be allowed to be missed out
I pushed the minister on a timeline for Round Two but got no reply. Our residents cannot be allowed to be missed out
Just out of the Budget, here’s my initial reaction
The good:
• Two-child benefit cap scrapped
• Higher minimum wage
• Respite on energy bills
The bad:
• No VAT cut for hospitality
• New tax on EVs
• Family Farm Tax stays
• Nothing for Dorset
The Ugly:
• The government and the opposition's conduct
The good:
• Two-child benefit cap scrapped
• Higher minimum wage
• Respite on energy bills
The bad:
• No VAT cut for hospitality
• New tax on EVs
• Family Farm Tax stays
• Nothing for Dorset
The Ugly:
• The government and the opposition's conduct
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Mayoral areas are getting all the investment & with Wessex (inc Dorset & BCP) not included in the priority programme we keep missing out
I pushed the minister on a timeline for Round Two but got no reply. Our residents cannot be allowed to be missed out
I pushed the minister on a timeline for Round Two but got no reply. Our residents cannot be allowed to be missed out
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Just a few days to go before the budget. Restaurants and Pubs across MDNP want to see Rachel Reeves Cut the cost of doing business & cut the cost of living too
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Just a few days to go before the budget. Restaurants and Pubs across MDNP want to see Rachel Reeves Cut the cost of doing business & cut the cost of living too
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Today is Ask Her To Stand Day, celebrated each year on 21 November to commemorate the Qualification of Women Act 1918 — the law that first allowed women to stand for election.
We’ve seen real progress since then, with women now making up around 40% of MPs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVr...
We’ve seen real progress since then, with women now making up around 40% of MPs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVr...
The Women of Westminster: What It’s Really Like to Be an MP in the UK
YouTube video by The Female Lead
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November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today is Ask Her To Stand Day, celebrated each year on 21 November to commemorate the Qualification of Women Act 1918 — the law that first allowed women to stand for election.
We’ve seen real progress since then, with women now making up around 40% of MPs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVr...
We’ve seen real progress since then, with women now making up around 40% of MPs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuVr...
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Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington’s are all neurodegenerative conditions and their impact is being deeply felt in Mid Dorset and North Poole.
With 27.3% of residents over 65 (compared with 18.9% across England and Wales), our community is disproportionately affected.
What I’m doing-
With 27.3% of residents over 65 (compared with 18.9% across England and Wales), our community is disproportionately affected.
What I’m doing-
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Huntington’s are all neurodegenerative conditions and their impact is being deeply felt in Mid Dorset and North Poole.
With 27.3% of residents over 65 (compared with 18.9% across England and Wales), our community is disproportionately affected.
What I’m doing-
With 27.3% of residents over 65 (compared with 18.9% across England and Wales), our community is disproportionately affected.
What I’m doing-
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Out this morning with Lib Dem colleagues calling for a 17-month cut to 5% VAT to save our pubs and hospitality sector. We’re losing one pub a day and 80,000 jobs since the last Budget. If we don’t act now, we risk losing the businesses that hold our communities together.
We need to act now.
We need to act now.
November 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Out this morning with Lib Dem colleagues calling for a 17-month cut to 5% VAT to save our pubs and hospitality sector. We’re losing one pub a day and 80,000 jobs since the last Budget. If we don’t act now, we risk losing the businesses that hold our communities together.
We need to act now.
We need to act now.
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I was on BBC South yesterday talking about cutting VAT to support hospitality. As a former hospitality business owner, small businesses is one of the things that inspired me to go into politics. That's why I launched my Pub of the Year competition, nominate your favourite by 28/11👉vikkislade.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I was on BBC South yesterday talking about cutting VAT to support hospitality. As a former hospitality business owner, small businesses is one of the things that inspired me to go into politics. That's why I launched my Pub of the Year competition, nominate your favourite by 28/11👉vikkislade.uk
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I’m delighted to be joining the Justice Committee, with my first session taking place today.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I’m delighted to be joining the Justice Committee, with my first session taking place today.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.
As an MP, I regularly support constituents who feel the justice system hasn’t treated them fairly or could have served them better. Through this role, I hope to help improve confidence in our justice system.
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Had a fab visit to The Purbeck School for the opening of their new Complex Communication Base for SEND pupils.
Met the Sixth Form Leadership Cabinet, did a Q&A with younger students, and heard student concerns about transport, which I’ll continue to campaign on.
Met the Sixth Form Leadership Cabinet, did a Q&A with younger students, and heard student concerns about transport, which I’ll continue to campaign on.
November 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Had a fab visit to The Purbeck School for the opening of their new Complex Communication Base for SEND pupils.
Met the Sixth Form Leadership Cabinet, did a Q&A with younger students, and heard student concerns about transport, which I’ll continue to campaign on.
Met the Sixth Form Leadership Cabinet, did a Q&A with younger students, and heard student concerns about transport, which I’ll continue to campaign on.
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Proud to stand with colleagues in urging the UK to honour its commitment to those fleeing oppression in Hong Kong. We must keep our promises to those seeking safety and freedom.
November 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Proud to stand with colleagues in urging the UK to honour its commitment to those fleeing oppression in Hong Kong. We must keep our promises to those seeking safety and freedom.
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We need a 5% VAT cut to save our hospitality sector, revitalise our high streets, and help lower costs for customers.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
We need a 5% VAT cut to save our hospitality sector, revitalise our high streets, and help lower costs for customers.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.
We’re losing one pub a day.
As a former hospitality business owner, I’ve long campaigned to support this industry, raising the issue with Daisy, Lib Dem Dep Leader, at conference.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Yesterday, I laid a cross at Canford Magna Parish Church to honour all those who served and lost their lives.
On Armistice Day, we pause to remember the bravery of our Armed Forces and they who gave their future for our freedom.
We will remember them.
On Armistice Day, we pause to remember the bravery of our Armed Forces and they who gave their future for our freedom.
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Yesterday, I laid a cross at Canford Magna Parish Church to honour all those who served and lost their lives.
On Armistice Day, we pause to remember the bravery of our Armed Forces and they who gave their future for our freedom.
We will remember them.
On Armistice Day, we pause to remember the bravery of our Armed Forces and they who gave their future for our freedom.
We will remember them.
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I urged the Government to reinstate creative teacher training bursaries. Creative subjects make learning a joy and help every child thrive.
The UK still leads in the creative industries — let’s invest in the teachers who inspire it.
The UK still leads in the creative industries — let’s invest in the teachers who inspire it.
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I urged the Government to reinstate creative teacher training bursaries. Creative subjects make learning a joy and help every child thrive.
The UK still leads in the creative industries — let’s invest in the teachers who inspire it.
The UK still leads in the creative industries — let’s invest in the teachers who inspire it.
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This week I planted a cross in the Remembrance Garden to honour those from Mid Dorset and North Poole who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today I’ll attend services across the constituency. We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This week I planted a cross in the Remembrance Garden to honour those from Mid Dorset and North Poole who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today I’ll attend services across the constituency. We will remember them.
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I’ve launched my Pub of the Year competition to celebrate our fantastic local pubs and raise awareness of the challenges this vital sector faces
This week I warned that business rates reform, which is needed, must not come at the expense of local councils, which are also under financial pressure
This week I warned that business rates reform, which is needed, must not come at the expense of local councils, which are also under financial pressure
November 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I’ve launched my Pub of the Year competition to celebrate our fantastic local pubs and raise awareness of the challenges this vital sector faces
This week I warned that business rates reform, which is needed, must not come at the expense of local councils, which are also under financial pressure
This week I warned that business rates reform, which is needed, must not come at the expense of local councils, which are also under financial pressure
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More than 80 million calls to HMRC have gone unanswered over the past decade.
This week I challenged the Minister on HMRC’s delays after a constituent in Wimborne waited seven months for a £300 tax refund.
It’s time for faster support for taxpayers.
This week I challenged the Minister on HMRC’s delays after a constituent in Wimborne waited seven months for a £300 tax refund.
It’s time for faster support for taxpayers.
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
More than 80 million calls to HMRC have gone unanswered over the past decade.
This week I challenged the Minister on HMRC’s delays after a constituent in Wimborne waited seven months for a £300 tax refund.
It’s time for faster support for taxpayers.
This week I challenged the Minister on HMRC’s delays after a constituent in Wimborne waited seven months for a £300 tax refund.
It’s time for faster support for taxpayers.
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Today I took part in the annual Poppy Ride with the Royal British Legion — a 10-hour challenge where MPs and Peers each cycle for five minutes to support the Poppy Appeal.
I managed 2.92km in 5 minutes… and I didn’t come last!
You can support the Royal British Legion here: buff.ly/KSIKZME
I managed 2.92km in 5 minutes… and I didn’t come last!
You can support the Royal British Legion here: buff.ly/KSIKZME
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Today I took part in the annual Poppy Ride with the Royal British Legion — a 10-hour challenge where MPs and Peers each cycle for five minutes to support the Poppy Appeal.
I managed 2.92km in 5 minutes… and I didn’t come last!
You can support the Royal British Legion here: buff.ly/KSIKZME
I managed 2.92km in 5 minutes… and I didn’t come last!
You can support the Royal British Legion here: buff.ly/KSIKZME
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Remember, remember the fifth of November, and the original Traitor — Guy Fawkes 🎇
This week marks a moment to reflect on one of the most serious threats to British democracy in our history. Thankfully, the crisis was averted, and here in Parliament, we continue to work Faithfully.
This week marks a moment to reflect on one of the most serious threats to British democracy in our history. Thankfully, the crisis was averted, and here in Parliament, we continue to work Faithfully.
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Remember, remember the fifth of November, and the original Traitor — Guy Fawkes 🎇
This week marks a moment to reflect on one of the most serious threats to British democracy in our history. Thankfully, the crisis was averted, and here in Parliament, we continue to work Faithfully.
This week marks a moment to reflect on one of the most serious threats to British democracy in our history. Thankfully, the crisis was averted, and here in Parliament, we continue to work Faithfully.
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As we look ahead to Remembrance Sunday, we must also remember our debt to those who have served more recently. After hearing from local veterans, I raised concerns with the Minister about the significant delays in payments under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for those injured during service
November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
As we look ahead to Remembrance Sunday, we must also remember our debt to those who have served more recently. After hearing from local veterans, I raised concerns with the Minister about the significant delays in payments under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for those injured during service
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Here's a snapshot of just some of what I got up to last week.
(Can you spot me?)
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Here's a snapshot of just some of what I got up to last week.
(Can you spot me?)
Swipe to see more.
#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
(Can you spot me?)
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#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorset #mdnp
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Really pleased to join Sysco GB and Meals & More in Parliament for their “Tackling Child Food Poverty” event.
We discussed how to build on the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is vital for so many families. Every child should have access to food during the holidays.
We discussed how to build on the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is vital for so many families. Every child should have access to food during the holidays.
November 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Really pleased to join Sysco GB and Meals & More in Parliament for their “Tackling Child Food Poverty” event.
We discussed how to build on the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is vital for so many families. Every child should have access to food during the holidays.
We discussed how to build on the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is vital for so many families. Every child should have access to food during the holidays.
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🌿 Congratulations to Stewarts Garden Centres in Dorset, celebrating 70 years since opening the UK’s first garden centre in Ferndown! 🎉
I was honoured to recognise their achievements with an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Read more here how they marked the milestone here 👉 buff.ly/yoTrqvu
I was honoured to recognise their achievements with an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Read more here how they marked the milestone here 👉 buff.ly/yoTrqvu
November 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌿 Congratulations to Stewarts Garden Centres in Dorset, celebrating 70 years since opening the UK’s first garden centre in Ferndown! 🎉
I was honoured to recognise their achievements with an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Read more here how they marked the milestone here 👉 buff.ly/yoTrqvu
I was honoured to recognise their achievements with an Early Day Motion in Parliament.
Read more here how they marked the milestone here 👉 buff.ly/yoTrqvu
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Another brilliant Broadstone Art Society Exhibition.
Final chance to visit 10am until midday Sunday 2nd Nov at Broadstone Youth Club
Huge congrats to artist David Roberts who has been appointed as Artist in Residence for the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset to document in art the civic events attended
Final chance to visit 10am until midday Sunday 2nd Nov at Broadstone Youth Club
Huge congrats to artist David Roberts who has been appointed as Artist in Residence for the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset to document in art the civic events attended
November 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Another brilliant Broadstone Art Society Exhibition.
Final chance to visit 10am until midday Sunday 2nd Nov at Broadstone Youth Club
Huge congrats to artist David Roberts who has been appointed as Artist in Residence for the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset to document in art the civic events attended
Final chance to visit 10am until midday Sunday 2nd Nov at Broadstone Youth Club
Huge congrats to artist David Roberts who has been appointed as Artist in Residence for the Lord Lieutenant of Dorset to document in art the civic events attended
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🎭 Fab to see acting royalty Larry Lamb at Gulliver’s Bookshop in Wimborne on his national tour for his debut novel All Wrapped Up! I first met Larry at a Marie Curie event in Parliament and suggested the visit.
Good news, he’s promised to return to Dorset next year!
Good news, he’s promised to return to Dorset next year!
November 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎭 Fab to see acting royalty Larry Lamb at Gulliver’s Bookshop in Wimborne on his national tour for his debut novel All Wrapped Up! I first met Larry at a Marie Curie event in Parliament and suggested the visit.
Good news, he’s promised to return to Dorset next year!
Good news, he’s promised to return to Dorset next year!