South Dorset MP Richard Drax the Transport Secretary he'll continue to fight to save the county's search and rescue helicopter.

He's written back to Justine Greening after she insisted closing the Portland centre in 2017 will improve the service, and won't risk lives.

Mister Drax says only having a regional centre in Lee-on-Solent could add at least 30 minutes to every rescue - and that public consultation is needed.