I want to thank everyone who helped make Exmouth Armed Forces Day such a success.As a former Royal Marine, it was a real privilege to spend the day with veterans, serving personnel, cadets, military charities and local people celebrating the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces.My sincere thank
I visited Babcock in Plymouth today with James Cartlidge, Shadow Defence Secretary, to see first-hand the scale of defence work being delivered here in the South West.We toured the Jackal vehicle facility, where Babcock, working with Devon-based Supacat, is contracted to deliver up to 240 light armo
On Saturday 5 July, Exmouth gathered to mark Armed Forces Day, a moment of reflection and pride as we recognised the service and sacrifice of the men and women who defend our country.Thank you to the Exmouth branch of the Royal Marines Association for organising such a thoughtful and well-run event.
Fantastic to be at the Royal Air Force recruitment event this morning on the Exeter Cathedral green- if you’re looking for something to do today, get yourself over there! It was brilliant to speak to RAF regular, reserve and cadet personnel and to see the exciting and varied career options.
Great to get across to the Devon & Cornwall Police HQ today and speak with the Police & Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez.
We discussed crime trends across #ExmouthandExeterEast and how our fantastic police are tackling criminality from drug dealing to violence against women.
This evening I spent a shift out on patrol with Exmouth Police, gaining a first-hand insight into the vital work our local officers do to keep people safe.
