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MP for South Devon
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Watch my question to the Health Secretary about the new 10-year NHS plan
Earlier today, the Government announced its 10-year NHS plan. In the Chamber, I spoke in support of the shift from hospital-based care to...
Jul 2, 2025


Read my reaction after the welfare bill debate
It’s a sad day when a Labour government forces through a Bill to cut welfare payments for sick and disabled people.
Jul 2, 2025


My statement on the proscription of Palestine Action
I, and the Liberal Democrats have long championed the right to protest. We opposed the previous Conservative Government’s draconian...
Jul 1, 2025


Watch my question to the Schools Minister about unequal SEND funding
Anyone who works in education will know how unequal the national funding formula is, but when you look at the below statistics, it really hammers it home.
Jul 1, 2025


Watch my intervention criticising the Government's cruel welfare reform
I intervened earlier during the debate on the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) bill to highlight the devastating impact the Government’s proposed welfare changes could have for those living with complex mental health conditions.
Jul 1, 2025


Read my statement on the Government's proposed changes to welfare
Later, MPs will debate the Government's proposed changes to PIP, which, despite recent concessions, I still believe are not only unfair but dangerous too. They risk creating real, lasting harm to some of the most vulnerable people in our society. It should not have taken a major rebellion for the Government to realise this. Unfortunately, it did. But the changes they’ve made to the bill do nothing to quell my concerns.
Jul 1, 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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