Visiting Sidbury Primary School Monday, 29 April, 2024 I’ve always tried to make politics as accessible as possible to young people. I loved my recent visit to Sidbury Primary School, where I spoke with pupils about Parliament and the issues that matter to them. They asked brilliant questions on everything from support for grassroots sports to my favourite brand of trainers! Thank you to headteacher Emily for the invite and update on the school's... Local News
Meeting with local business carrying out flood-hit home repairs 6th November 2023 I know how hard the bad weather has hit the homes and lives of local people this year. We had the recent storm but back in May, some people in our part of Devon... Local News
Weather warning for Bonfire Night 3rd November 2023 Being back home in Sidmouth this week, I know how hard Storm Ciarán has hit our part of Devon. Whilst I’ve been directly supporting those needing extra help... Local News
A new edition of my newsletter is out now! 2nd November 2023 Click the link below to find out more about ticket offices, local community hospitals, a new school to replace Tipton St John Primary, banking hubs in Sidmouth... Local News
Weekly column: Banking hubs will help protect access to cash 1st November 2023 A few weeks ago, I lost my bank card. After reporting it lost to my bank, I had to rely on that tried and tested form of payment – cash. Cash remains important... Local News
Storm Ciarán | Weather warnings issued for East Devon 31st October 2023 Storm Ciarán is set to hit East Devon this week with the Met Office issuing yellow rain warnings and amber wind warnings, with gusts possibly reaching 80mph... Local News
Breaking news: The Transport Secretary has stepped in and stopped plans by train operators to close ticket offices at railway stations 31st October 2023 Under plans put forward by South Western Railway and Great Western Railway, ticket offices in Exmouth, Honiton, Exeter St David’s, Feniton, and Axminister were... Local News
Read Easy volunteers providing one-to-one coaching to adults who may struggle with reading 30th October 2023 Read Easy UK is a fantastic free and confidential programme helping adults who may struggle with reading to improve their skills. I met up with one of their... Local News
Another busy surgery at my Exmouth office 27th October 2023 I had another busy surgery today at my Exmouth office. Trees, planning, and walking and cycling routes were brought up by local residents. It was also great to... Local News
Raise a glass to the Tar Barrels with a specially branded red or white wine 26th October 2023 For people outside Devon, the idea of rolling blazing barrels of fire down their street for fun probably seems a bit peculiar. For us locals, it’s a part of... Local News