Like you, I have felt a mixture of anger, disappointment and frustration in recent days.

Devon has been picked to receive a share of £300m to support test and trace services across the county. The funding will be used to develop and put in place measures to further reduce the spread of the virus in Devon.

This is great news for East Devon. We need careers, not just jobs and this exciting venture on our doorstep will help improve local skills now and in the future. Great work by Devon County Council and Exeter College. I can’t wait to visit!

My thoughts are with the dedicated staff working hard in already difficult circumstances at East Devon District Council who will be as bemused as the public by the current state of affairs.

Please #comebacklater to East Devon. The vast majority of facilities are closed and you'll enjoy a visit even more when we're back open for business.

I have spoken to many farmers in East Devon and want to take this opportunity to thank them for their hard work getting the best of British produce from farm to fork.

Great news for thousands of jobs and businesses in East Devon as the Chancellor announces the job retention scheme will be extended until the end of October. Certainty and stability for many as we follow a careful path towards recovery. 

I’ve received many emails with questions about changes to the lockdown. I want to be exceptionally clear, second home-owners are still not allowed to stay in East Devon.

I’m working with Exeter Airport, Devon County Council and the Local Enterprise Partnership amongst others to support regional air connectivity to help protect jobs, investment and business opportunities in East Devon and the South West.

Great to hear the Prime Minister show his support for tourism in East Devon during PMQs today. I’m working with local businesses, councils, the LEP & many others to protect the industry and I want to hear from you too.