Farmers set to have key say on future UK trade deals Friday, 4 December, 2020 Mel Stride MP has welcomed a decision from the Government to extend the Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) and place it on a full statutory footing through the Trade Bill. The Commission was initially launched for a six-month period in July to bring together voices from across the agriculture sector and inform top-level trade policy and negotiations. The Government has now decided to extend... Local News
Listen to scientists and doctors over Covid-19 vaccines urges MP 2nd December 2020 Mel Stride MP is urging his constituents to listen to the advice of our leading scientists and doctors about the benefits of Covid-19 vaccines rather than anti... Local News
Mel Stride urges No.10 to release more information over tier allocations 1st December 2020 Mel Stride MP has sought more information about why Devon has been designated as a ‘Tier 2’ authority and how the county may be able to move down to Tier 1... Local News
Huge milestone for Okehampton to Exeter rail service - Mel Stride MP 30th November 2020 Mel Stride MP, who has spent a decade campaigning for a regular passenger rail service between Okehampton and Exeter via Crediton, says he is “absolutely... Local News
A Green Industrial Revolution 26th November 2020 As Chair of the Treasury Select Committee I have been pursuing an inquiry into the decarbonisation of our economy and so I was very pleased that last week the... Articles
PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS INVITED TO DESIGN MP'S CHRISTMAS CARD 24th November 2020 Pupils in schools across Central Devon are being invited to compete to design their Member of Parliament’s Christmas card. The annual competition, in its sixth... Local News
Extra £3.5million to support vulnerable children and families in Devon this winter 23rd November 2020 Mel Stride MP has welcomed the announcement of an additional £3.5million of Government funding to further support vulnerable children and families in Devon this... Local News
Anti-bullying Week 2020 19th November 2020 I have recently enjoyed taking part in a programme that teaches primary school children aged 7 to 11 about how to be safer and more confident online. ‘Be... Articles
Bovey Primary School pupils become internet legends 18th November 2020 Mel Stride MP has spoken to pupils at Bovey Primary School about staying safe online. In a pre-recorded video that was played during assembly, Mel talked about... Local News
Wray Valley Trail extension to Chagford would benefit environment and local businesses 16th November 2020 The Wray Valley Trail, which links Bovey Tracey to Moretonhampstead via Lustleigh, should be extended further to Chagford according to the town’s West Devon... Local News
