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Mel Stride MP has taken quick action after several parents from Okehampton contacted him regarding difficulties their children had getting to Exeter College. These included bus capacity, concerns about overcrowding and confusion as to whether students could travel on ordinary bus services.

Support for Young People

The Government has announced a range of support to help the career prospects of young people affected by Covid-19.

Mel Stride MP, who chairs the influential House of Commons Treasury Select Committee, is urging self-employed workers in his constituency who have been impacted by Covid-19 to apply for the second phase of the Government’s Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS).

Mel Stride MP has welcomed the latest NHS Workforce Statistics which show there are 225 more doctors and 461 more nurses working in Devon compared to last year.

We should always be vigilant when a Government announces massive spending increases. The headline may be appealing but tough questions need to be asked. Is the spending good value for the taxpayer? Will the investment reach the people it is intended to help? How will it be funded?

Mel Stride MP has praised plans to transform an unused outdoor area at Crediton Library into a ‘Community Garden’ to support the local community, by enhancing the well-being of current and future users of all ages.

Mel Stride MP has been briefed on the challenges faced by Children’s Services in Devon by Devon County Council Cabinet Member James McInnes.

Mel Stride MP has visited the Ring of Bells in North Bovey to discuss the challenges facing the pub industry with landlord Richard Edlmann.

Over the past few months I have received many letters from constituents asking about Climate Assembly UK – what it is and how I have been involved with it.

Volunteer drivers in Ashburton have done a heroic job during the last few months providing transport to residents in need over the last few months according to local MP Mel Stride.