Local MP Welcomes Tobacco and Vapes Bill Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 On 16 April 2024, MPs voted on a landmark piece of legislation to protect future generations across the UK from the harmful effects of smoking. The Tabacco and Vapes Bill, which has now passed its second reading in the House of Commons, would make it an offence to sell tobacco to anyone born after 1 January 2009 – meaning that children aged 15 or younger today will never legally be allowed to buy... Local News
Mel supports local rugby club funding bid 29th January 2024 North Tawton Rugby Club recently had a special visitor drop in to discuss their application to the Community Ownership Fund, through which voluntary and... Local News
Mel Stride marks Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2024 Mel Stride marked Holocaust Memorial Day by signing the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment in the House of Commons. In signing the book, Mel... Westminster News
Local MP Continues To Fight For Rural Post Offices 24th January 2024 Recently I have been visiting Post Offices in Central Devon and hearing about the impact of the closure of rural sorting offices. Our Sub-postmasters and Sub... Articles
Mel visits booming local medical devices company 22nd January 2024 Mel Stride paid a visit to booming local company CareFlex on Heathfield industrial estate near Bovey Tracey. The company design, manufacture and provide... Local News
Supporting Local Special Educational Needs 19th January 2024 This week I had very useful discussions with some of our County Councillors in Central Devon to discuss the Devon County Council budget, which is due to be... Articles
Mel visits local emergency support charity 19th January 2024 Mel Stride visited the Rapid Relief Team this week to hear about the work they are doing supporting charities and emergency services organisations across Devon... Local News
Yeoford Primary School pupil wins Mel Stride Christmas card competition 16th January 2024 Yeoford Primary School pupil Ellis (6) received a prize from local MP Mel Stride this week for winning the competition to design his 2023 Christmas card. Mel... Local News
Local MP Welcomes Biggest Upgrade To Farming Schemes Since Leaving EU 5th January 2024 The biggest upgrade to the UK’s farming schemes since leaving the European Union has been set out by the Environment Secretary Steve Barclay. The updates... Local News
Police working very hard to tackle firearms licence backlog - local MP 5th January 2024 Central Devon MP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride has received a briefing from Devon and Cornwall Police on their progress in tackling... Local News