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MP for South Devon
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Watch my question about the foot-and-mouth outbreak in Germany
I’m sure many of you are aware of recent cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Germany, leading to a UK ban on cattle, sheep, and pig...
Jan 15, 2025


South Devon MPs warn government is “asleep at the wheel” after over 800 12-hour waits recorded in Torbay and South Devon A&Es last month
South Devon MPs, Caroline Voaden, Steve Darling, and Martin Wrigley have accused the government of being “asleep at the wheel” after the...
Jan 14, 2025


Watch my speech on why we need to change the law and allow bereaved parents to access their child's social media accounts
Today, I spoke in support of Jools’s Law, which would enable parents to access the social media data on their recently deceased child.
Jan 13, 2025


Watch my question on restoring funding for children support services
Today, in the Chamber, I highlighted the fantastic work of Child Assault Prevention, who worked with school children in South Devon, teachin
Jan 9, 2025


Surely not another commission? My reaction to the Government's social care plan
“This is a very difficult issue to get right as a country – the long-term costs of social care, how we share those costs, how we pay for...
Jan 8, 2025


Watch my question on protecting hospices from Labour's NI tax hike
Today, I called on the Government to reverse its national insurance tax hike for hospices. Due to start in April, these rises could...
Jan 7, 2025
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19th February, 2026: Washed away road repairs 'could cost £18m'
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