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MP for South Devon
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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 21, 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 20, 2025


Herald Express: How the government's new immigration rules will impact social care
The government is “kicking us while we’re already down”. That was the CEO of Care England, Professor Martin Green’s verdict on the...
May 14, 2025


Read my article about the different veterinary agreements the UK could agree with the EU
I was pleased to contribute the below article to Fishing News about the different veterinary agreements available to the UK with the EU.
May 13, 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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