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MP for South Devon
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Watch my contribution supporting rural pharmacies
I took part in a parliamentary debate about NHS funding in the South West this week, and as you can see from how busy the room was, there...
Jun 13, 2025


Watch my question about protecting SMEs from new burdensome regulation
Since Brexit, small businesses wanting to trade with Europe have been tangled by red tape, and the recently imposed General Product Safety Regulations have added yet another layer of cost and complexity to exporting to the EU.
Jun 11, 2025


Watch my speech calling for humanist marriages to be made legally binding
In September 2011, I had a humanist wedding, and we chose a beautiful setting in the countryside and got married in the carpentry...
Jun 11, 2025


Watch my question about reforming the NHS dentistry contract
While the additional NHS funding announced in the Chancellor’s Spending Review was welcome, there was shockingly little said about social...
Jun 11, 2025


My statement on today's Spending Review
Unfortunately, today’s Spending Review joins last Autumn’s Budget as a missed opportunity for the Government to achieve the growth it claims is its mission. While the additional NHS funding is welcome, the truth is that without fixing social care, this money is like pouring water into a bucket full of holes.
Jun 11, 2025


Herald Express: Supporting our carers amid cuts
Carers Week, which began on Monday, comes at an incredibly difficult time for the sector. After years of Conservative neglect, many had hoped the new Labour government would deliver the improvements the sector desperately needs.
Jun 10, 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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