Investing in local public services Friday, 7 May, 2021 The first parliamentary session since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister in December 2019 has just concluded. While the Covid-19 pandemic has understandably been the primary focus of the Government for much of this time, other important legislation has been passed and significant progress has been made in many key policy areas. Healthcare: one of the first pieces of legislation in this session... Articles
Reaching Net Zero 30th April 2021 Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic my number one priority has been to get employers and employees in our Central Devon constituency the support they need. As... Articles
Royal Duty and Service 22nd April 2021 A little over a week ago we lost Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, just a couple of months short of this 100th birthday. He gave huge service to our country... Articles
Support for Local Arts 15th April 2021 Businesses and organisations within our creative, cultural and heritage sectors have been among the worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. To support them, the... Articles
Covid Milestones 8th April 2021 In the past week we have reached some major milestones in our efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. First Doses: The nine highest priority groups (which... Articles
Lockdown - A year on 1st April 2021 Last Tuesday was the anniversary of the UK going into our first lockdown on 23rd March 2020. It was a poignant reminder of the lives that have been lost during... Articles
Mel Stride quizzies PM over social care funding 24th March 2021 As Chair of the Commons Treasury Select Committee, Mel Stride MP quizzed the Prime Minister today over the Government's five year spending plans. Mel pressed... Local News
Farmers invited to take first step towards greener future 22nd March 2021 Devon’s farmers are being encouraged to take part in the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive – the next step in the Government’s landmark plans to reward... Local News
Dartmoor line to be first ‘Restoring Your Railway’ scheme delivered 19th March 2021 Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps MP has announced that the new Okehampton to Exeter rail service will be the first Restoring Your Railway scheme to... Local News
Improving Women’s Health 15th March 2021 Improving Women’s Health The Government recently launched a 12-week call for evidence to better understand women’s experiences of the health and care system. I... Articles
