I’m back on Radio Exe until 6pm as a volunteer presenter. I’m playing great music and sharing #MothersDay and #ThankYou messages from East Devon and Exeter. Text X followed by your message to 81400 until 6pm if you want me to share your message #StayHomeSaveLives 

A recently elected MP is back on air as a presenter for the first time since becoming the honourable member for East Devon! 

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The only topic on everbody's mind is the Coronavirus. This is an extraordinarily challenging time for us all - residents, businesses and communities across East Devon are already seeing their daily life change immeasurably. We must all act to protect the health of those around us.

I'm putting together a growing list of community support on offer to help East Devon through Coronavirus. If you are involved in a group, please email simon.jupp.mp@parliament.uk with the details. 

I will continue to keep you updated with the latest Coronavirus guidance. This afternoon, the Government announced the following advice;

Busy day meeting councillors in Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary. I also held surgeries in Exmouth and Sidmouth. If you are a constituent and need my help, you can book an appointment by emailing simon.jupp.mp@parliament.uk.

Great news! Several flights are now secured from Exeter Airport following the collapse of Flybe. Keeping Devon’s quickest connection with Manchester is great news for the South West.

Mr Deputy Speaker, thank you.

Firstly, I will take this opportunity to thank my predecessor, Sir Hugo Swire for his service to East Devon and this House.

Sir Hugo served the constituency and his country with distinction.

This afternoon I met with staff and the Chief Executive of Exeter Airport to discuss Flybe’s collapse. Operators are coming forward to run some routes which is encouraging.