Why I support the recent airstrikes on Syria 18th April 2018 The last few days in Westminster have been full of incredibly long and intense debates and speeches and seen some very tough questions asked of the Prime... Local News
Employment and take-home pay increases 27th March 2018 Latest employment figures show that South West Devon continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Only 1% of the whole working... Local News
Welcome news for our NHS this week 21st March 2018 This week has seen two big health announcements from the Government - both of which will have a direct impact on Plymouth and the South Hams. Both of which... Local News
Free School Meals 14th March 2018 Yesterday, the Commons voted on a new eligibility criteria for Free School Meals. Under our new regulations, we estimate that by 2022 around 50,000 more... Local News
Government Response to ‘Close the Gap’ Railway report 9th March 2018 Back in January, after a number of South West Conservative MPs threatened to vote against the Government on a key HS2 vote in Parliament, we finally got some... Local News
The future of student finance 1st March 2018 This week I secured a 90 minute Westminster Hall debate on Student Finance. The debate gave me an opportunity to debate the issue with colleagues from all sides... Local News
Welcoming tenants to Plympton’s first rent-to-buy homes 23rd February 2018 I was delighted to officially open the first rent-to-buy housing development in my constituency yesterday. As a long-standing supporter of Rentplus, the leading... Local News
Four Rivers Dementia Alliance 7th February 2018 Communities across the South Hams are joining forces to support individuals and families affected by dementia. It is estimated that there are 800,000 people... Local News