Asylum seekers/illegal immigrants Wednesday, 20 April, 2022 We are all concerned about the plight of the people risking their lives to cross the Channel on insecure boats. It has been going on for years and the numbers are growing. Last year dozens were drowned. So what is the solution? Many of these people are economic migrants - simply looking for a better life in the West. I don't blame them, but they are only asylum seekers if they are fleeing... Local News
Statement on Boris Johnson 2nd February 2022 I previously made it clear in response to the many e-mails I have received about the parties in Downing Street that appeared to break Lockdown rules, that the... Local News
Bees and Sugar Beet 26th January 2022 I have recently received a number of emails and letters about bees and the use of neonicotinoid pesticide treatment on sugar beet in the coming year. Having... Local News
Let's listen more 20th April 2021 I was chairing a debate in Westminster Hall yesterday about the differences in maternity outcomes amongst different ethnic groups in the UK and learned a lot... Articles
Unauthorised Encampments and Kill the Bill 7th April 2021 Sadly, we once again have to tolerate the unlawful behaviour of a group of travellers in this constituency, this time at Chaddlewood in Plympton. Plymouth City... Articles
Policing 16th March 2021 Politicians cannot have it both ways. If we pass laws making certain things illegal, we cannot criticise the police for enforcing those laws. Naturally, we... Articles
Nurses Pay 9th March 2021 I completely understand the strong emotions aroused by the discovery that a 1% pay rise is being suggested for nurses when their current pay-deal expires later... Articles
Roadmap 23rd February 2021 I am a self-confessed optimist which is both a blessing and a curse. Even when England are 105 for 9 in a run chase of over 300, I expect the last wicket pair... Articles
City States and Big Data 19th February 2021 As I have said before, one of the challenges for the next few decades will be how democratic governments co-exist with massive global conglomerates which are... Articles
Mental Health Matters 12th February 2021 For some years now I have been sending out a letter to constituents as they turn eighteen, congratulating them and providing contact details should they ever... Articles