My Response to Today's Local Government Reorganisation Announcement 16th July 2026 Today the Government confirmed it will press ahead with its plans for Local Government Reorganisation in Devon. This plan will see Devon have four new Unitary... ArticlesLocal NewsOpinions
The Defence Investment Plan Figures Simply Do Not Add Up 8th July 2026 The Defence Investment Plan was worth waiting for in one respect. After months of delay and following the resignation of a Defence Secretary who argued that the... ArticlesOpinions
Will Anything Change Now the Prime Minister Has Resigned? 1st July 2026 Politics moves quickly. One week a Prime Minister is insisting they are going nowhere. The next, they are announcing their resignation. Sir Keir Starmer's... ArticlesOpinions
David Reed MP responds to publication of the Government's Defence Investment Plan 30th June 2026 David Reed MP, Shadow Defence Frontbencher, has responded to the publication of the Government's long-delayed Defence Investment Plan, released today, 30 June... OpinionsWestminster News
Building a More Resilient United Kingdom: Lessons to be Learnt from Copenhagen 24th June 2026 I recently travelled to Copenhagen to see something Britain does not yet have: a government department dedicated entirely to preparing the country for crises... ArticlesOpinions
I Have Written to Pennon Over Executive Bonus Payments 22nd June 2026 I was concerned to read reports that Pennon has approved a £270,000 bonus payment to former South West Water CEO Susan Davy, alongside a further £87,000 award... Local NewsOpinions
The Secretary of State for Defence Resignation Exposes Labour's Defence Contradictions 17th June 2026 Last week, saw another chaotic week for Labour, with John Healey, the now former Secretary of State for Defence resigning, he deserves credit for doing... ArticlesOpinions
Government to Ban Under 16s from Social Media: A Long Overdue Change 15th June 2026 Today the Prime Minister announced that the Government will legislate to ban under 16s from social media platforms. Legislation is expected to reach Parliament... Opinions
Unadopted Roads: Local People Deserve Answers, Not Excuses 10th June 2026 I recently took part in a Parliamentary debate on unadopted roads, an issue that continues to come up in conversations with communities across Exmouth and... ArticlesOpinions