I just asked the Prime Minister about the devastating storm damage to Start Bay and the closure of the A379.

met with Minister for Water and Flooding Emma Hardy and Minister for Roads and Buses Simon Lightwood earlier today.

Tomorrow I'll be making the case for local communities in the Start Bay area at the highest levels:

A member of my team joined a meeting earlier this week of businesses from the Start Bay area, organised by The Tradesman's Arms  in Stokenham. There was a great deal of discussion around the impact of the closure of the A379 on businesses, and how they can overcome the challenges it presents. Ideas such as a map of businesses and alternative routes, and central drop-off points for delivery drivers were discussed. My team have taken away a number of points including signage an

I had an interesting chat with James Morrison earlier today. James lives in Slapton and has spent years exploring the options for sustainable solutions to stopping and reversing the manmade damage in Start Bay caused by the historic dredging of the Skerries Bank.

Updated 9th February 2026 Below are answers to some of the questions that have been asked most often over the past week. 1)      Will the A379 be repaired? I fully understand the distress and frustration caused by the destruction to the A379 following recent storm damage Unfortunately, it is simply too soon to say if and when the A379 will be repaired. The situation continues to evolve, with more storms expected which could cause further damage. Investigations are still ongoi

This morning I spoke to BBC Radio Devon about the Slapton Line and the wider coastal erosion in Start Bay. You can listen below.

I popped into the Tower Inn at Slapton today to hear from Thea and Dan about how their business is already being affected by the broken A379.

An update following the first public meeting focusing on the Slapton Line & coastal erosion in surrounding villages I organised a meeting in Stokenham Village Hall, which unfortunately reached capacity prior to the meeting even starting. I was joined by: Julian Brazil - Leader of Devon County Council (DCC) Steve Mullineaux - Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Community Services, Economy and Infrastructure at South Hams District Council (SHDC) Laurel Lawford - South Hams D