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MP for South Devon
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Watch my speech on dementia care
Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK. But while its scale is national, anyone who knows someone who’s been affected by this awful disease will know its impact is deeply local and personal.
Jun 3, 2025


Watch my speech on boosting rural bus services
Today, we debated the Bus Services Bill for the first time.
Jun 2, 2025


Herald Express: Tackling childhood poverty
It was incredibly disappointing to read last week that Labour’s flagship child poverty strategy has been delayed until at least the autumn.
May 29, 2025


Great news! The changes to heart attack services in Devon have been withdrawn
NHS Devon have listened to you, to the entire coronary team at Torbay and to me and MP colleagues, and have decided to put on hold their plans to move emergency coronary care from Torbay to Exeter.
May 29, 2025


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
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'
My Columns
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