Great to see the Chancellor Rishi Sunak this morning. I pressed for reform of Air Passenger Duty which unfairly hits regional airlines including East Devon based Flybe. I also spoke with the Treasury team about the A303, Dinan Way Extension, Dawlish and IR35.

I’m proud to support The Woodland Trust. Did you know we have 1,086 ancient and veteran trees in East Devon? We’re so lucky to live near beautiful woodland across our county. Let’s keep it that way.

Another busy day in East Devon. It was great to see Sally Basker from Exeter Science Park to discuss future plans to encourage more businesses and jobs into the area.

I held a busy surgery in Broadclyst today helping residents from across East Devon. I also met with Leader of Devon County Council Cllr John Hart ahead of the budget which prioritises investment in adult & children’s services and our roads.

It was great to meet with the headteacher and staff at Tipton St John Primary School today. It’s a wonderful school regularly at risk of flooding and I’ll work with them and the community to find the best way forward. So lovely to see the children having fun in the classroom too!

Great to see Police & Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez and meet Deputy Superintendent Sheon Sturland from the Modern Slavery Police Transformation Unit based in Exmouth.

My concerns about HS2 are based on the cost, not the concept. We must improve connectivity across the country, including Devon. I was pleased to hear the PM mention the need to improve the A303 and Dawlish in his statement. The chequebook must stay open for the South West.

Great to appear alongside Neil Parish MP and Cllr Andrea Davis on Sunday Politics South West discussing rail funding for the South West. We have many opportunities to improve transport in Devon and we’re working together to keep the county moving.

The energy and enthusiasm at this years South West Tory Conference was fantastic. I really enjoyed speaking with members from East Devon and beyond. It was brilliant to share the stage with fellow MPs Anthony Mangnall and Cherilyn Mackrory to discuss the opportunities ahead. 

Really valuable to meet with the relatives of residents of Abbeyfield Shandford care home in Budleigh Salterton this afternoon. I’ve gathered many questions from the community which I’ll put to Abbeyfield next week. Thank you to everyone who came along.