Bournemouth has always been represented by Conservative MPs in living memory. At the beginning of the century, the town had quite a vibrant Tory culture. There were coffee mornings with a pianist at the Miramar Hotel. There were summer boat trips to...

Having been self-employed most of my life, I have always had a problem creating a social life. When I was single, I'd go out to salsa clubs in Bournemouth several times a week. Since being married with children, things are a lot easier. I have famil...