Meeting with Dementia Friendly Sidmouth Friday, 3 May, 2024 Dementia Friendly Sidmouth has an inspiring mission to improve the lives of local people living with dementia and those who care for them. Ahead of the organisation’s launch event next month, I met with members of their steering group at Sidmouth Hospice at Home today to learn more about their plans and offer my support to them. Funded by Sid Valley Memory Café and working alongside Sidmouth... Local News
Weekly column: Increase in defence spending will confirm our place as the biggest defence power in Europe 3rd May 2024 The defence of our nation must always remain a top priority. Hostile state activity poses a direct threat to both our security and prosperity at home – with the... Local News
Devon Air Ambulance are heroes 2nd May 2024 Every year Devon Air Ambulance carries out hundreds of missions across our county. The charity supported over 1,000 patients last year alone. It was a pleasure... Local News
Simon Jupp MP re-elected as chair of group championing the South West in Parliament 2nd May 2024 Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, was unanimously re-elected as Chair of the Great South West All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) at its annual general meeting on... Local News
Meeting with Ofwat 1st May 2024 Water company regulators are using the full force of the laws I voted for to protect our stunning coastline, rivers, and streams in Devon. I met Ofwat's... Local News
Dignity in dying shouldn’t just be for the privileged few 30th April 2024 Dignity in dying shouldn’t just be for the privileged few. Assisted dying should be an option that terminally ill, mentally competent adults with 6 months or... Local News
Visiting Sidbury Primary School 29th 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... Local News
Vote Alison Hernandez for Police & Crime Commissioner 29th April 2024 Record police officer numbers. One of the lowest crime rates in the country. New multi-million-pound police station for Exmouth. Honiton police station’s front... Local News
HM The King to return to public duties 26th April 2024 Wonderful news to start the weekend that HM The King will return to public duties. God Save The King! Local News
Leading the call for more banking hubs in our part of Devon 25th April 2024 I led the call for more banking hubs in our part of Devon during my debate in Parliament last night. High street banks have no excuses to completely disappear... Local News