Opinions

Today, I voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its Second Reading. The Bill was not supported by the House of Commons and will now...

Devolution will be one of the biggest changes to local government in Devon for half a century. Done properly, there is an argument for taking powers out of...

Few issues generate more letters and emails to my constituency office than special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Back in March, I promised to bring...

A couple of weeks ago I met the team from South West Blood Bikes to hear more about the valuable work they do in support of our National Health Service. It is...

I have heard from a number of constituents about the return of an assisted dying Bill to the House of Commons, and I want to set out my position clearly. I...

It has been a significant few weeks in Westminster, with Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister and Angela Rayner returning as Secretary of State for Housing...

This week saw the inauguration of a new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, who has gone from serving as Mayor of Greater Manchester to leading the country from...

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...

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...