A radical Labour MP visited Weymouth to deliver a talk to party activists.

Members of South Dorset Constituency Labour Party say they were "delighted" to welcome Chris Williamson, Labour MP for Derby North, to Weymouth's Centenary Club on Saturday.

During Mr Williamson's visit the MP led discussions on a wide range of topics, from Brexit to the challenges faced by young families trying to find somewhere decent to live.

Organisers have said the MP spoke "from the heart" and set out the Labour party's vision for the nation, remembering the achievements of those who had created the Welfare State "against all the odds" after years of war.

The MP praised the work of Debbie Monkhouse, in her role as leader of the Defend Dorset NHS campaign to reverse the austerity-driven cuts planned for Dorset.

South Dorset Labour Party say the campaign has made the county council think again about these plans which "will put at risk 400 lives per year".

Event organiser Giovanna Lewis said: "Chris spoke of his hopes for a fairer and just society, for the many not the few.

"We were the sixth richest economy in the world - the recent UN report which highlighted child poverty and 1.5 million people living in destitution was a stinging reproach to the government.

"MPs should be champions of their communities: all that was needed was the political will to create a better world.

"Dorset was the home of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. Their example should inspire us all."

Chris Williamson has been the Member of Parliament for Derby North since 8 June 2017 last year, having served previously for the same seat from 2010 until 2015. The former bricklayer and social worker is a vocal supporter of party leader Jeremy Corbyn, and is known for championing causes such as poverty, animal welfare, urban regeneration, environment, climate change, local government and community empowerment.

He is currently on a "Democracy Roadshow" tour of the UK, to support the party leader's call for mandatory reselection of MPs before a general election.

For more information about the group visit South Dorset Labour Party on Facebook or email office.sdclp@gmail.com.