Continuing the fight for Fair Funding for local schools 2nd July 2019 MPs urge Chancellor to increase education funding and make it fairer More than 80 cross-party MPs have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond urging him to... Local News
Launch of South Devon ANOB 28th May 2019 Last Friday I joined all those responsible for promoting the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as they launched the management plan at... Local News
Debate in Parliament - Ivybridge Community College: Exam Pressure 10th May 2019 Earlier this week I secured a 30 minute debate on the issue of mental health in schools. The whole premise for the debate came as a result of meeting with sixth... Local News
Employment figures highest in South West 16th April 2019 Figures released today show that in the South West, there are 2,812,472 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 318,156 more people have the... Local News
The economy and business in Plympton 22nd March 2019 Good news - our public finances have reached a ‘turning point’ with the independent economic outlook showing a ‘solid foundation on which to build Britain’s... Local News
Honour to present World War Two Medals to Nelly Hassell 12th March 2019 On Saturday, I had the honour of presenting 95 year old, Nelly Hassell, with two medals from her service in World War Two. After the war ended she didn't... Local News
Gary welcomes funding for Private Rented accommodation 8th March 2019 South Hams District Council have secured part of a £19.5 million fund to unlock private rented accommodation for the most vulnerable. The funding boost will be... Local News
South West gains £2 billion transport investment 16th February 2019 We have finally had the announcement we have all been waiting for. £2 billion of Government money invested in transport infrastructure across the South West -... Local News