My Response to Today's Local Government Reorganisation Announcement Thursday, 16 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 Councils from April 2028: · Torbay and South Devon · Greater Plymouth · Exeter Council · Devon Council (All areas not included in the above 3 councils) Exeter Council would be a large new unitary council with a population of approximately... ArticlesLocal NewsOpinions
Visit to St Luke's School 19th June 2026 I was pleased to visit St Luke's School last week and spend time speaking with students about a wide range of important issues, including AI and the future jobs... Local News
People's Emergency Briefing 18th June 2026 Thank you to Exmouth Town Council for hosting and inviting me to attend the People’s Emergency Briefing in Exmouth last week. It was a valuable opportunity to... Local News
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
Exmouth Advice Surgery 12th June 2026 Today, I was in Exmouth holding one of my regular advice surgeries and speaking directly with local people about the issues that matter to them. I hold regular... Local News
Visit to St Andrews House 12th June 2026 It was a pleasure to visit St Andrew's House in Exmouth and meet with Lynne and Nikki to learn more about the work being delivered by Salvation Army Homes. The... Local News
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
Demanding Scrutiny of Housing Plans Amid Sewage Concerns in Exmouth and Exeter East 8th June 2026 Last week, I secured a Government commitment to examine whether water and sewage infrastructure can support the scale of housing growth proposed by the Liberal... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Happy Devon Day! 4th June 2026 Today is a chance to celebrate the place we call home and to mark the feast day of St Petroc, Devon's patron saint. I was pleased to meet up with other Devon... Articles
