Weekly column: Fancy a pint? Help support the survival of your local Wednesday, 4 August, 2021 I’ve recently become aware that often when I meet or chat to a constituent, I end up mentioning a pub near where they live. There are two reasons for this. Firstly, I do love a proper English pub with all that it entails… home cooked food, a good selection of ales and cider, the odd dog begging for scraps and the gentle hum of chat and conviviality. Secondly, I still use pubs to navigate by as... Local News
Weekly column: East Devon events and festivals back in the calendar 21st July 2021 All legal coronavirus restrictions ended in England earlier this week and I’m under no illusion about the challenges and frustrations many have faced to get to... Local News
Watch: Backing East Devon's travel jobs 19th July 2021 Hundreds of people in Devon are employed in the travel industry. We’re training the next generation at the new Future Skills Centre at Exeter Airport. I will... Local News
Watch: Talking about Exmouth's Dinan Way extension bid in Parliament 19th July 2021 I'm backing a multi-million-pound Levelling Up bid to make Exmouth an even better place to live & work. We have enormous potential across Devon and the South... Local News
Topsham’s former fire station must be returned to the community, says town’s MP and Councillors 19th July 2021 A campaign has been launched by Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, and Topsham’s Councillors to call for the former fire station in the town to be returned to the... Local News
The Old Vicarage, Otterton 16th July 2021 I really enjoyed visiting The Old Vicarage in Otterton today to speak with staff and residents. It’s a fantastic place and I was honoured to plant a tree in... Local News
MP and St Loyes Councillors call for urgent review on “disaster waiting to happen” cycle lane scheme 15th July 2021 Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, along with St Loyes councillors on Exeter City Council, are calling for a re-think of a cycle lane scheme on Russell Way... Local News
Weekly column: We need to be mindful of others during final step out of lockdown 14th July 2021 The PM has set out plans to lift legal restrictions on 19th July. It’s the final step of our roadmap out of lockdown. From Monday, social distancing and mask... Local News
Constituency surgeries 9th July 2021 If you live in East Devon and need help from your MP, I'm once again holding regular pre-booked surgeries at my office in Exmouth and around the constituency. I... Local News
Watch: Amber list quarantine for fully vaccinated to end 8th July 2021 Unlocking international travel for double-jabbed Brits is welcome. However, some people can’t have the vaccine for medical reasons. We shouldn’t create a two... Local News
