Jim Knight MP - Dorset's voice in Government

Welcome to my website.

It covers my work in Dorset, in Parliament, and on national campaigns. It now also contains more political information and views, with more opportunities for you to feedback what you think. 

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  Jim's Priorities 
>> Statement regarding Swanage Minor Injury Unit
I know that some of you recently signed a petition against Dorset Primary Care Trust’s proposed reduction in opening hours at the Swanage Hospita...

>> Narrowing the Gap: Speech to South West Fabian Conference
I’m delighted to have the opportunity today to debate with you the importance of narrowing the gaps within education. Minding the gap is somethin...

>> Speech on housing and the disadvantaged
Speaking at Southern Focus Trust - Springfield Country Hall, Stoborough, Wareham I would like to extend a warm South Dorset welcome to Southern Foc...

>> More Respect and Better Behaviour
One of the biggest areas of complaint from constituents is anti-social behaviour.   I would really appreciate views on this matter. ...

>> Securing our environmental legacy
I am delighted to be giving today’s keynote speech on Weymouth & Portland’s environmental legacy.  A legacy that delivers sustainable ...

>> Parents more involved in schools
We’ve come a long way from the Philip Larkin approach to parenting.  I’m paraphrasing his famous poem when I say that he - less than polite...

>> Affordable Housing Update
In recent weeks I have been trying to increase the priority that decision makers place on this issue both ntionally and locally. I have met and dis...

>> Olympic legacy update
The news from Singapore on 6/7/2005 that London was to host the Olympics in 2012 was greeted with euphoria in Trafalgar Square, but the delight on P...

>> Speech to Planning Committee on Weymouth Relief Road
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak today.

I am confident that this road scheme is vital for the future of Weymouth and Portland a...

>> Speech on housing to Wessex Co-op meeting on Portland
INTRODUCTION As South Dorset’s Labour Member of Parliament - the first since Guy Barnett in 1964 - I have tried to focus my efforts on certain ke...

>> Affordable Rural Housing
The Victorian philanthropist Joseph Rowntree saw housing as the bedrock of a good society.  Fast-forward over one hundred years and this simpl...

>> Speech to Institute of Directors - Wessex Branch
Thank you for inviting me. I have 2 speaking engagements today; this one and a Question and Answer session at Budmouth School.  I will lea...
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