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MP for South Devon
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Happy Birthday NHS
What the NHS needs for its 75th birthday, and a look back at where it was first conceived.
Jul 3, 2023


It's looking positive
Our fantastic results in SouthHams were balanced out on Thursday but results in Torbay that were not quite so good. Several of the...
May 6, 2023


And we did it!
For the first time ever the Liberal Democrats now run South Hams District Council. We had a tremendous result, with 19 Lib Dem...
May 6, 2023


Who doesn't want to cuddle a lamb at Easter?
One of the highlights of my visit to a wonderful local regenerative farm, more on this later. Also meet Swift the sheepdog, very...
Apr 19, 2023


Mums, gay marriage and sheep...
It's always fun to be invited to join the panel on BBC Devon's red sofa for Politics South West. This month we had some meaty discussions...
Mar 28, 2023


Lib Demming in York
Very invigorating weekend at the Liberal Democrat spring conference in York. It’s always good to catch up with old friends, and we’ve not...
Mar 28, 2023
In The Press

19th February, 2026: Washed away road repairs 'could cost £18m'

11th February, 2026: Prime Minister says damage to coastal road following storm is 'very concerning'

1st December, 2025: Dairy farmers do not need another passive body; they need an adjudicator with teeth
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