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MP for South Devon
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Watch my criticism of the cut to the therapy grant for adopted children on BBC Politics South West
On BBC Politics South West this weekend, I again delivered my verdict on the Government’s incredibly poor, ill-thought-out decision to...
May 27, 2025


Watch my speech on boosting broadband and mobile connectivity in South Devon
If I listed all the areas in South Devon that struggle with broadband and mobile connectivity, this post would turn into an essay. The...
May 23, 2025


Watch my question to the Justice Secretary about prisoner rehabilitation programmes
It was great to shout out Landworks and the incredible work they do in Westminster last week. The offending rate for those who...
May 23, 2025


My petition fighting back against the proposed move of out-of-hours coronary care from Torbay to Exeter
As many of you will know, I’ve been pushing back hard against the proposed move of out-of-hours coronary care from Torbay to Exeter.
May 23, 2025


Watch my question about how schools are supposed to fund an increase to teachers' pay
The government has accepted in full independent pay recommendations for teachers’ pay for 2025/26, implementing a pay award for school teachers and leaders of 4% from September.
May 23, 2025


Watch my speech on fixing the NHS Dentistry crisis
NHS Dentistry is currently at its most perilous point in its 75-year history, according to the Nuffield Trust – and here in Devon, we’re living in the epicentre of this crisis.
May 23, 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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