4. Defending the Voiceless

Rebecca was drawn into public service with a mission to help the most vulnerable in society. Way back in 2003, she worked on Plymouth City Council's Homeless and Social Housing Unit and more recently she has chaired the Commission on Violence Against Women and Girls as a councillor.

In her first six months in office, Rebecca has worked with her constituency-based team to host surgeries and resolve almost 1,000 pieces of casework, helping countless vulnerable constituents with access to government resources.

In Parliament, Rebecca always has the vulnerable in the front of her mind and is not afraid to take difficult positions. On the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, she highlighted often overlooked safeguarding concerns, voting against the legislation.

The South West Devon MP has also been a vocal critic of the Government's decision to axe the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners. She has pointed out that 82% of pensioners that live below the poverty line are set to lose the £300 payment, calling on more support to help the elderly keep warm through the winter.

View recent articles on Rebecca's work to protect the vulnerable in South West Devon below.

News

Rebecca responds to concerns over closure of Barclays Local in Ivybridge

I’m disappointed to hear that the Barclays Local at the Watermark in Ivybridge will be closing on the 27th November 2025.While Barclays notes that most customers now bank digitally and fewer than 10 people use this service as their only way to speak to the bank, I know this change will have a real i

Rebecca provides updates on unauthorised encampment in Plymstock

Tuesday evening update - Dean Cross Unauthorised EncampmentFollowing my earlier post regarding the unauthorised encampment at Dean Cross Park, I have now received a further update from Plymouth City Council.The Council has confirmed that the land is owned by Plymouth City Council.

Rebecca provides update on Stagecoach price hike

Following my representations, the Managing Director of Stagecoach has clarified that the new U16 daily fare for students travelling from the Moors to school in Plymouth is £4.62 per day – that’s around £292.60 per term, not the previously feared £444.00.New South West Zone costs for 16-18 year olds·