2026: Week 35 - Back to Westminster
Parliament is now in full swing after the recess; it was a fantastic summer which afforded me the opportunity to travel around the constituency holding pop up surgeries.
10 Sep 2026
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2026: Week 34 - Carnival, Heatwaves and Water Leaks
Well, what a summer it has been! The past six weeks have been busier than I could have imagined, especially as Parliament was in recess.
28 Aug 2026
2026: Week 33 - Hosepipe Ban, Water Leaks and Bluetongue
It’s been another week of high temperatures and a fifth heatwave, as well as a hosepipe ban and wildfires in Devon, which is all deeply worrying.
21 Aug 2026
2026: Week 32 - Heatwaves, water leaks and Palantir
It’s been a week of high temperatures, with the UK Health Security Agency issuing another amber heat alert which covers almost the entire country.
14 Aug 2026
2026: Week 31 - Summer Safari, NA Leisure Centre and Conflict
I have had an extremely busy week with Summer Safari dates, visits and events, and a few meetings thrown in for good measure!
7 Aug 2026
2026: Week 30 - In the constituency
With Parliament in recess, I’m enjoying more time in the constituency, reminding myself why I am so proud to call this area my home.
31 Jul 2026
2026: Week 29 - New PM, Cost of Living and Summer Safari
It’s been all change in Government last week, with a new Prime Minister and cabinet.
17 Jul 2026
2026: Week 28 - LGR and ponies
This week the Government announced their decisions around Local Government Reorganisation.
10 Jul 2026
2026: Week 27 - Farage, By-Elections and Iran
It’s been a turbulent week for some in Parliament, notably Nigel Farage, who last Tuesday announced he would be resigning as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, before swiftly announcing he would stand in the ensuing by-election.
3 Jul 2026
2026: Week 26 - Defence, Palantir and looking towards summer
There has not been a lot of positive news coming from Westminster this week. Although the Government has stated it is “business as usual” there is an air of stagnation in Westminster.
26 Jun 2026
2026: Week 25 - Heatwaves and Social Media
I can’t talk about the past week without mentioning the heatwave that hit Britain. We all tried to manage as best we could but it was three days of extreme temperatures and very uncomfortable nights.
19 Jun 2026
2026: Week 24 - EU, Defence and Ponies
This week the Lib Dems have called on the Government to negotiate a new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU, as proposed by party leader Ed Davey, that would turbocharge local economic growth and bring real relief to hard pressed residents.
12 Jun 2026
2026: Week 23 - A Wrigley Win!
A big Wrigley Win this week!
5 Jun 2026
2026: Week 22 - Helicopter tragedy and Devon Day
I was deeply saddened by the horrific helicopter crash in Okehampton last week, where three Royal Navy Officers, including the UK’s only female Royal Navy Commando, lost their lives.
29 May 2026
2026: Week 20 - Back to Parliament
After the State Opening of Parliament and the King’s speech last week, it was back to normal Westminster business, if only for a short while before recess.
15 May 2026
2026: Week 19 - Opening of Parliament and Local Elections
It’s been back to Westminster this week for the State Opening of Parliament. This ceremonial event marks the start of a Parliamentary Session, and involves the Monarch delivering a speech outlining the Government’s agenda for the session.
8 May 2026
2026: Week 18 - Climate Change, Dittos and an Award Winning Restaurant!
It has been great to spend more time in the constituency this past week, Parliament is currently prorogued (closed!) so I have been taking advantage of the time here at home.
1 May 2026
2026: Week 17 - Attacks at Golders Green
This week saw the terrifying attack in Golders Green, where two people were stabbed. The incident has been classified as an act of terror by the Police.
24 Apr 2026
2026: Week 16 - A turbulent week
As the story of Mandelson’s failed security vetting rumbles on, it has felt like a very turbulent week in politics.
17 Apr 2026
2026: Week 15 - Back to Westminster
Parliament returned from the Easter recess last week into a world that feels increasingly volatile.
10 Apr 2026
2026: Week 14 - Focus on Community Organisations
It has been the second week of Easter recess and it’s been a pleasure to spend some time here in Newton Abbot. My focus this week has been on community organisations, and I am proud to say that in this constituency we have an abundance of them.
3 Apr 2026