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Politics. History. Feathers. Football. Lib Dem - Mid Dorset & North Poole. All views my own.
🎒 New Article - Every Child Deserves a Place in School
Not every child is guaranteed a school place—especially those with additional needs.
Liberal Democrats are fighting for a fairer education system that supports every child to thrive. 💛
Read my article on SEND here 👇
As part of Local Government Chronicle's Councillors for the 21st century campaign they took a look at the levels of allowances
Average basic allowance ranges from £18k to £5k
Average leader’s allowance £36,269
24 leaders get less than the average income in their area
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🌟 Last chance - Deadline tomorrow ! 🌟
Lets celebrate the amazing people and groups in Mid Dorset and North Poole who go the extra mile for others.
Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate a local hero or community group today!
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Just three weeks to go until my Julia’s House fundraiser – the Alternative Triathlon – and I need your support!
Together with Julia’s House CEO Martin Edwards, I’ll be kayaking, cycling, and hiking across Mid Dorset & North Poole all in one day.
Please donate here
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Vikki walking in Shapwick with a National Trust staff member
Vikki in Shapwick walking with National Trust staff members
Vikki in walking in Shapwick with a National Trust staff members
Vikki in Shapwick with National Trust staff members holding an umbrella in the rain.
It was a pleasure to visit the picturesque village of Shapwick on the Kingston Lacy Estate with the National Trust.
I had the opportunity to better understand the role they play as landlord and custodian, and to raise concerns shared by local residents who call this beautiful place home 🏡🌿
Staff members from Community Integrated Care and people supported by the charity stand outside in the garden, on the grass. The are joined by Vikki Slade.
Vikki sat next to a resident supported by the charity, both smiling with resident’s right hand in air.
Vikki kneeling next to a resident supported by the charity, both smiling.
Vikki going through local bus consultation with resident supported by the charity.
Had the real pleasure of visiting Community Integrated Care’s Magna Road service, meeting their fantastic, award-winning team.
During my visit, I met the wonderful people they support, heard their stories, toured the building, and even had the chance to discuss the local bus consultation.
Most people know I’m seriously unfit & accident prone-so attempting an Alternative Tri could be disastrous
Kayak-Bike-Hike across MDNP for @Juliashouse
Can you believe it costs £5k for just 24hrs of end of life care for a child. Help us fund one
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📩 My latest monthly newsletter is out now!
Catch up on what I’ve been working on locally and in Parliament.
You can read it and sign up for future updates through this link:
👉 www.vikkislade.uk/newsletter
The agenda for September’s Liberal Democrat Conference has now been published - you can find it at www.libdems.org.uk/a25-agenda
01.08.2025 17:06 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0 I am proud to have signed this letter. I have spoken many times about the crisis in Gaza, and I will continue to call for meaningful action.
Recognition of a Palestinian State – alongside the release of all hostages – cannot be treated as a bargaining chip. It is essential for lasting peace.
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.
#politics #ukpolitics #weeklyroundup #dorest #mdnp
I recently chaired a roundtable in Parliament on palliative care in remote, island & rural communities.
While I supported the Assisted Dying Bill, that support is rooted in a deep commitment to improving palliative care for everyone.
I’ll keep listening and keep pushing better palliative care.
Vikki with campaigners in Swanage
It was great to campaign for @libdems.org.uk Poppy standing in the Swanage By-Election for Dorset Council
A positive, compassionate & dedicated voice is what’s needed with fresh ideas. Please support her on Thursday 🗳️💛.
See some of my parliamentary contributions on the conflict on my
Website
www.vikkislade.uk/my-blog/cate...
To mark 20 years of Julia’s House, CEO Martin Edwards is doing 20 challenges—including mine—to raise vital funds for the children's hospice.
We will be tackling The Alternative Triathlon: kayaking, cycling & hiking across Mid Dorset & North Poole in one day!
Please donate here
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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
Here’s what kept me busy last week!
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As we move into the peak of summer, I’m continuing my campaign to ban disposable BBQs.
This weekend, my comments featured in a Standard article highlighting the serious risks these BBQs pose in London.
Read article here.
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Please support my campaign here.
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Vikki with the school council at Haymoor Junior School
Vikki delivers an assembly at Haymoor Junior School
Vikki delivers an assembly at Ad Astra Infant School
Had the pleasure of visiting Ad Astra Infant School and Haymoor Junior School. I enjoyed a tour, and had the chance to answer some fantastic questions from the students.
While at Ad Astra, I also visited their SCITT teacher training programme and spoke with several inspiring teachers trainees.
Vikki with Ed Davey making bath bombs at Lush
Vikki with Ed Davey and Mo Constantine making bath bombs at Lush
Vikki with Ed Davey on a tour at Lush
Vikki with Ed Davey meeting the senior leadership at Lush
Inspiring visit to Dorset’s own Lush with Ed Davey today. Loved making bath bombs with co-founder Mo Constantine! 🌿💣
A brilliant local business using ingredients from Poole Harbour to nearby herb farms — proof you can thrive while putting people and planet first.
#Dorset #Lush
The UK’s competition watchdog found major house builders were preventing and distorting competition — pushing already high house prices even higher.
I recently challenged the Government on this.
You can find my full speech on my website.
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I have now read on social media that the Gov have agreed a trial … announced by another MP but with the work done more than 3yrs by council leaders (inc me), former MP and MPs for both poole and bournemouth we have success
That’s team work !
Vikki and colleagues at Bournemouth Pride. Text - Weekly Round UP Vikki Slade MP Mid Dorset and North Poole 30 June - 06 July 2025
Test -Challenged the Home Secretary to improve services and support for male victims of domestic abuse Called the Department of Education to include more help with speech and language in new Best Start family Hubs Secured a review of a constituent’s stalking case by the Lord Chancellor Attended a Royal Navy Strategic Operations briefing with the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme Enjoyed the wonderful Witchampton Village Fete, a glorious way to spend a summer day Joined MPs and Peers for President Macron’s historic address to Parliament Chaired a parliamentary roundtable on improving palliative care in rural, remote, and island communities
Text - Raised concerns with the Transport Minister about limits on the use of disabled bus passes for young people and working age adults Attended a Parliamentary event with school children to have a go at Year 6 SATs and discuss how to reform primary school testing’ Joined the Westminster Day of Neurology Action event. Met with Sovereign Housing to discuss how they can help deliver more affordable and social homes in Dorset Discussed how we phase our landfill and improve recycling rates with Environmental Services Association Joined Bourne Free pride parade in Bournemouth with Lib Dem council colleagues to show support to the LGBTQ+ community
Text - Chaired All Party Parliamentary Group for Town Centres to discuss how we reimagine retail and public spaces Visited Field International in Canford Heath to learn about their innovative work supporting the aircraft industry Attended Wareham Civic Service to welcome and support the new Town Mayor
Here’s what I’ve been working on over the past week.
Trying a new look for the weekly update, let me what you think.
Last week, I led a debate calling on the Government to scrap the unfair peak-time restrictions on disabled bus passes. Disabilities exist before 9:30am, and so should support.
👇Learn more about this issue and the action I’m taking to change it here:
After 1,700 fines were issued for illegal parking this weekend, I asked the Minister:
Is it really fair for council tax payers to foot the £200 bill every time a car is towed — just because a driver chose to ignore the rules?
It's time for the Government to act.
Vikki with Cllr Will and the chair of parish council Tim
Villagers sat on hay bales watching the music in the tent - inflatables behind under flawless blue sky
Vikki and Cllr Will with stalls behind on the village paddock
After a morning in the cool of Wareham st Mary’s church for the mayors Civic service, I headed to Witchampton with my @libdems.org.uk colleague Cllr Will Chakawahta for their sunny village fete - maypole dancing, dog show, village history, ukeleles & great company in the countryside
13.07.2025 16:42 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Fantastic photos! 😍🌟🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
12.07.2025 15:24 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A fantastic parade - we were behind the children from Annie who danced the whole way … can’t get “hard knock life” out of my head now!
Then an afternoon door knocking in Wimborne complete with Ally T-Shirt & rainbow body paint on my arms which prompted a few interesting conversations !
I’ve secured a review of my constituent’s stalking case by the Lord Chancellor — a case that highlights how victims can continue to suffer, even after reporting abuse to the authorities.
Watch my full speech on my website.
It’s a hot hot day for Bourne Free #Pride
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