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MP for South Devon
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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 8, 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 5, 2025


Herald Express: The need for cool heads in our immigration debate
“Mass immigration is still hopelessly out of control and set to get worse if we remain in the EU.”
It would have been interesting if, during one of his marathon summer press conferences, a journalist had asked Nigel Farage to explain this quote, which illustrates a much-overlooked point in the immigration debate.
Sep 4, 2025


Watch my intervention about protecting young women and girls from sexual violence
Did you know that a report from May 2023 by the Children’s Commissioner for England found that almost half of 16-21-year-olds thought...
Sep 2, 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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