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MP for South Devon
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Herald Express: What business leaders are telling me they want from the Budget
Despite still being over a month away, speculation about the Budget and its contents are already in full swing.
Nov 3, 2025


Watch my contribution on boosting funding for independent lifeboats
In coastal communities’, independent lifeboats are not only a valued community asset but a vital part of the network for emergency responses.
Oct 29, 2025


Watch my question to the PM about joining the campaign to open a banking hub in Totnes
Today, I finally had the opportunity to ask the Prime Minister about opening a banking hub in Totnes, and I am very pleased with the response. Responding to an earlier question, the PM had said that banking hubs can be “rolled out wherever a community needs one.” I asked if that extends to Totnes and if he will join my campaign, as over 1,100 of you already have, to open a banking hub in the town. Earlier this week, I met with LINK where they again said Totnes does not qualif
Oct 29, 2025


Watch my speech criticising the Government's funding cut to the IB Diploma
The International Baccalaureate sets a global benchmark for education, and is trusted by universities, employers, and educators worldwide as a mark of academic excellence. So, it makes no sense for the government to slash the large programme uplift funding for the IP Diploma programme. The money saved is a drop in the ocean of the overall Department of Education Budget, but by stripping funding away in this short-sighted move, the government is taking opportunities and furthe
Oct 29, 2025


My statement after Israel launches 'powerful' strikes on Gaza
Weeks ago, the Prime Minister promised the UK would lead the rebuilding of Gaza. Now, with the ceasefire falling apart, we cannot afford to watch events unfold around us once again. President Netanyahu has ordered the military to immediately carry out “powerful” attacks in Gaza. This will likely end the fragile truce of recent weeks. Even during this time, Israel has severely restricted aid, and hundreds of Gazans have been either wounded or killed by the IDF. The United Nati
Oct 29, 2025


Watch my question about letting unimpeded aid into Gaza
Weeks ago, the Prime Minister promised the UK would lead the rebuilding of Gaza, but it appears, once again, we are watching events unfold around us.
Oct 28, 2025
In The Press

31st March, 2026: Read my article on why the government must step up support for coastal communities

19th February, 2026: Washed away road repairs 'could cost £18m'
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