Last night, I formally presented my petition to Parliament, signed by more than 4,200 local people.The strength of feeling has been clear from the many people I have spoken to, those who have written to me and the thousands who signed my petition.
I’m delighted to have been appointed to Kemi Badenoch’s Shadow Education team.Alongside this new role, I’ve also been promoted from a Junior Opposition Whip to Senior Opposition Whip.
My first question to Andy Burnham.The Government’s plans for local government reorganisation in Devon have caused real concern across the South Hams and West Devon, so I took those concerns directly to the Prime Minister on his first day facing questions today.I was pleased to hear him say he is wil
Have you heard of Friedreich’s Ataxia?Until a constituent contacted me about his daughter’s diagnosis, I knew very little about this rare neurological condition.Friedreich’s Ataxia is progressive and life-limiting, affecting coordination, balance and mobility.
Improving care for people with neurological conditionsIt was good to join Novartis' Neurology Day of Action in Parliament before recess and hear more about some of the challenges facing people living with MS and other neurological conditions.It was also a nice South West Devon connection too!
Supporting Devon Air AmbulanceIt was great to meet with Greg and Tania from Devon Air Ambulance in Parliament.On average, an air ambulance mission takes place somewhere in the UK every 12 minutes.
Happy Devon Day!It was a pleasure to join fellow Devon MPs and Mr Speaker to celebrate all that makes Devon so special.From our stunning coastline and countryside to our proud communities, businesses, farmers, and armed forces connections, Devon has so much to be proud of.As someone born and raised
Really great to attend an event drop-in on the future of cash and banking services in Parliament recently I know how important access to these services is for many people across South West Devon, particularly as we have seen local bank branches close in recent years.
Great to welcome Em to Parliament recentlyIt was great to have Em Hardacre with us in Parliament recently for a week’s work experience.We met at the hairdressers in Elburton about the Adoption Support Fund, so it was lovely to welcome her to Parliament and show her a bit more of how things work behi
Yesterday, Labour MPs voted to put British Army veterans back in the dock for the crime of serving their country.The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, delivered in large part thanks to the work of Johnny Mercer, was there to protect them.
