I am Standing Against Plans to Remove Jury Trials Wednesday, 3 December, 2025 I have co-signed a letter to the Secretary of State for Justice, David Lammy, voicing our serious concern about the government’s proposed changes to our legal system that would remove the right to a jury trial for thousands of offences. Trial by jury is a bedrock of British justice. It deserves to be defended, not quietly shelved in the name of expediency. I know many local people feel the same... Opinions
Introduction of Digital ID 2nd October 2025 I want to be absolutely clear: I am firmly against Labour’s plan to introduce national ID cards. The government should not have this kind of power- especially... Opinions
I am pressing the Treasury to support our local pubs and restaurants 30th September 2025 Since 2020, nearly 3,000 pubs have closed across the country. Each closure is more than bricks and mortar: it is a loss to the local economy, to jobs, and to... Articles
Making the Case for Bridge Road Improvements 17th September 2025 This week I wrote to Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, to urge the Government to prioritise the Bridge Road scheme in Exeter as part of the... ArticlesLocal News
Visiting AnTech LTD 8th September 2025 It was a pleasure to visit AnTech Ltd near Exeter Airport. The company was founded in 1992 here in Devon and has since grown to work with companies all around... Articles
South West Water: An Update for Our Community 29th August 2025 I’ve published an update on South West Water, following the serious concerns many of you have raised with me about pollution and water quality. In the letter, I... Articles
A visit to Devon Cliffs 26th August 2025 I had a fantastic visit to Haven's Devon Cliffs Holdiay Park in Exmouth recently! A huge thank you to Site Manager Andy for showing me around and introducing me... Articles
Why I am fighting for reliable transport across Exmouth and Exeter East 26th August 2025 As your Member of Parliament, I hear every week how vital reliable transport is for people across Exmouth and Exeter East. Whether it is getting to work... Opinions
What I’ve Seen Across Our Tourism Industry 21st August 2025 With Parliament now in recess, I have been making the most of the opportunity to spend more time across the constituency. It’s been a busy few weeks with visits... Opinions
A Visit to Educatering 18th August 2025 It was a real pleasure to visit Educatering once again at Dart Business Park in Exeter. I have always been impressed by their commitment to providing meals of... Articles
