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MP for South Devon
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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 2, 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


Herald Express: Reflecting on my first year as an MP
Henry Vivian is a name that might not ring many bells, but when it comes to our local area, he is quite significant.
Jun 26, 2025


Watch my question on addressing the shortfall in rural transport funding
I’m incredibly disappointed to not even get the hint of an answer from the Local Transport Minister for my question on rural transport...
Jun 26, 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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