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MP for South Devon
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Watch my intervention on restoring sustainable funding for sexual abuse services
It was incredibly sad in February when Devon Rape Crisis closed its helpline due to a drop in funding. As I said then, it’s absolutely...
May 21, 2025


Watch my speech on restoring funding for the Adoption Support Fund
The changes to the Adoption and Specialist Guardianship Fund (ASGSF) may not have made many headlines when they were sneaked out over Easter, but their impact will be massive.
May 20, 2025


Great news! Supreme Court rules public can wild camp on Dartmoor
I’m absolutely delighted that the Supreme Court has confirmed that wild camping on Dartmoor is legal.
May 20, 2025


The Foreign Secretary confirmed the UK is suspending trade talks with Israel over Gaza - watch his speech and read my reaction
The expansion of Israel's military activity in Gaza, with a view to occupying the entire Strip, is disgraceful. It means more devastation for Palestinians - who have already seen their homes and communities destroyed by 16 months of war - while narrowing the path back to a ceasefire and severely harming the chances of getting the remaining hostages back to Israel alive.
May 20, 2025


Listen to my reaction to the UK/EU deal
It’s a mixed bag. That was my reaction when I saw the Government’s long-awaited UK-EU deal, which contains both good and bad news for our fishing industry.
May 20, 2025


Watch my question to the PM about our shellfish industry
Today, I had the chance to ask the Prime Minister about his Government’s UK/EU deal.
May 19, 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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