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MP for South Devon
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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


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 21, 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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