In parliament later, I’ll be presenting my petition on coastal erosion at Start Bay – but before I do, let me say a massive thank you to the businesses and residents who’ve been busy collecting signatures. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨�

Parliament is in recess this week, giving MPs a chance to spend time in the constituency and take a breath after a turbulent time in Westminster.

I had a great time at Slapton Sands this morning helping FSC Slapton Ley Field Centre with their beach clean. Thanks to the recent storm weather, lots of litter has appeared along Slapton Sands and around Slapton Ley Nature Reserve. Armed with a litter picker, I got to work. There was plenty of fishing wire hidden amongst the seaweed, strips of plastic, even a comb! Thanks FSC Slapton Ley Field Centre for organising.

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for Beesands, Torcross and Slapton for tomorrow morning during the high tide period.

I supported the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill when it came before the House of Commons, because I believe strongly that terminally ill adults should have the choice, control and dignity that the current blanket ban denies them. The vote was an important and hopeful moment for many people who are suffering now, and who simply do not have the luxury of time while Parliament debates procedural tactics. I respect that Peers, like MPs, hold differing views of conscience

I spoke in Westminster Hall on the Hughes Report and the ongoing pelvic mesh and sodium valproate scandals - two years after the Patient Safety Commissioner set out clear recommendations for redress, support and compensation. Two years on, women are still suffering, children are still living with preventable disabilities, and families are still waiting for justice. I shared the experiences of two of my constituents, Susan and Caroline, whose lives have been devastated by mesh