Weekly column: Meeting with the Education Secretary to discuss better school buildings in East Devon Tuesday, 26 March, 2024 Pupils in East Devon deserve a world-class education. Their teachers work hard to deliver just that. Facilities should be top-notch, too. We can all remember the temporary classrooms built to help schools cope with growing classroom sizes. Sadly, some of these remain, and many are past their best. Last week, I met the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan to talk about three East Devon... Local News
Major donation from Omaze to FORCE Cancer Charity at Ottery St Mary Hospital 20th November 2023 The best care is normally the care we receive closest to home and around our loved ones. Community hospitals are key and I'll always fight to protect our local... Local News
Opening new dedicated Conservative campaign HQ in Honiton 17th November 2023 Home is where the heart is, and I am proud to be standing for where I live in the new Honiton and Sidmouth constituency at the next general election. I was... Local News
Simon Jupp MP welcomes extra funding to repair roads in Devon 17th November 2023 Simon Jupp, Member of Parliament for East Devon, has welcomed an extra £6.6 million of highways maintenance funding announced by the Transport Secretary, Mark... Local News
Congratulations to The Globe in Topsham on its sustainability award 16th November 2023 Another day, another award-winning Devon business! A massive congratulations to The Glove in Topsham for winning the British Institute of Innkeeping’s... Local News
Calling for the Chancellor to take action on business rates for hospitality sector 16th November 2023 Our local pubs, restaurants, cafes, and hotels will help us celebrate the festive season with brilliant food, drink, atmosphere, and service. But after facing a... Local News
It's wrong that criminals profit from dangerous and illegal small boat crossings 15th November 2023 I believe it is fundamentally wrong that criminal gangs profit from risking the lives of people who try to come into our country illegally. That’s why stopping... Local News
Weekly column: Criminal justice placed at the heart of the King’s Speech 15th November 2023 It is not every day that royalty visits your workplace. Last week was a big occasion for Parliament and our country. HM King Charles delivered the first King’s... Local News
There should no suggestion for local residents to pay for Seaton Hospital's wing all over again 14th November 2023 Local communities did an amazing job raising funds to build a two-storey wing for Seaton Hospital in 1990. The wing should be returned free of charge to the... Local News
Raising East Devon campaign for improved access to menopause support 13th November 2023 Women going through the menopause deserve the best possible care, closer to home. I'm proud to be backing a local campaign focused on improving menopause... Local News