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MP for South Devon
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The Government must take tougher actions on Israel to save Gaza
Painstaking, careful international diplomacy is not working fast enough. Gazans are running out of time. Today, the IDF has issued Gaza...
Sep 8, 2025


I am now an officer on the APPG on Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse
This week I was elected as an officer to the APPG on Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse – a cross-party parliamentary group that is looking...
Sep 8, 2025


Watch my question following the arrests of peaceful protestors supporting Palestine Action
The arrests of hundreds of peaceful demonstrators this Saturday for simply holding placards sets a dangerous and chilling precedent for...
Sep 7, 2025


Watch my call for the government to do more to protect vulnerable, adopted children
Last spring, the government finally confirmed the extension of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund, but only after a delay...
Sep 5, 2025


Watch my speech calling for the government to protect our hospitality sector
This summer, I visited 52 communities across South Devon for my surgery tour, and at nearly every stop, someone spoke to me about the importance of their local pub.
Sep 5, 2025


Watch me press the Early Education Minister on recruitment challenges in nurseries
Today, the Education Secretary announced a welcome development: up to 7,000 additional school nursery places are set to be created across England by September.
Sep 4, 2025
In The Press

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

11th February, 2026: Prime Minister says damage to coastal road following storm is 'very concerning'

1st December, 2025: Dairy farmers do not need another passive body; they need an adjudicator with teeth
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