2025: Week 26 - Railways and the NHS
On Tuesday the Government confirmed that the fifth and final phase of the Dawlish rail resilience project would not be funded, and it was placed into what amounts as a “watch and wait” queue.
14 Jul 2025
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2025:Week 25: Better Business Act
Friday saw the second reading of my Private Member’s Bill.
7 Jul 2025
2025: Week 24 - Abortion, Assisted Dying and the Middle East
It has been a week of sensitive and divisive debates in Parliament.
30 Jun 2025
2025: Week 23 - G7
Last week was the G7 summit which was held in Canada. It was very timely given the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, so Starmer must use this opportunity to build an international consensus on how to move forward with creating a lasting peace
23 Jun 2025
2025: Week 22 - Welfare, Environment and Winter Fuel
I’m looking forward to a positive outcome at the UN Oceans conference in Nice this week after I went to a ‘rewilding the oceans’ event in Parliament last week and the release of David Attenborough’s newest film Ocean.
16 Jun 2025
2025: Week 21 - Back to work!
After a lovely few days at home it was back to work in full swing!
9 Jun 2025
2025: Week 20 - a few days off!
This week, as the house is in recess, I’ve taken a few days to rest and spend with family, I need to remind them who I am!
2 Jun 2025
2025: Week 19 - UK / EU Reset
Last week saw the welcome news that the Government has strengthened our relationship with the EU with a renewed deal which encompasses trade, travel and collaboration.
26 May 2025
2025: Week 18 - Housing and Education
It’s been a glorious week weather wise, I hope you have been able to get out and about and enjoy the beautiful weather.
19 May 2025
2025: Week 17 - VE Day 80
Thursday 8th May was the 80th anniversary of VE day, and it was humbling to see the many events that had been organised to commemorate the day, not only in the constituency but across the country too.
12 May 2025
2025: Week 16 - Elections!
I celebrated my birthday this week, I took the morning off to spend with my family, the first time I’ve actively taken off since being elected last July!
5 May 2025
2025: Week 15 - Back to Westminster
After a lovely 2 weeks in the constituency whilst Parliament was on its Easter recess (albeit with a brief recall to discuss all things steel), I caught the early train to London with a spring in my step, no doubt helped by the beautiful weather!
21 Apr 2025
2025: Week 14 - Easter Recess
This Easter has been a mixed bag of sunshine and torrential rain, more than just April showers. I hope that if you had any time off over the Easter break that the weather didn’t spoil it for you.
14 Apr 2025
2025: Week 13 - Around the constituency
This week has been all about constituency matters!
7 Apr 2025
2025: Week 12 - Tariffs, litter and GPs
This week sees the final week of Parliament before the Easter recess, and although I’ll miss the debates and committees in Westminster I’m looking forward to spending a couple of weeks at home and getting out and about in the constituency.
31 Mar 2025
2025: Week 11 - Spring Statement, Volunteer drivers and UTC success
This week has seen the sad news that the No Limits Café in Newton Abbot has announced their closure.
24 Mar 2025
2025: Week 10 - Welfare, Disability and Communities
The big news of the week has been Liz Kendall outlining the Government’s plans for welfare spending, including disability benefits.
17 Mar 2025
2025: Week 9 - Energy, tariffs and parking
This week the Government have announced planning reforms which will allow 150 major projects such as solar farms or wind turbines to go ahead, as part of their plan to drive economic growth.
10 Mar 2025
2025: Week 8 - Ukraine and Parking
It’s been a strange week, largely dominated by the situation between the US and Ukraine, and the breakdown of talks between the two.
3 Mar 2025
2025: Week 7 - Ukraine, Adoption and Access to Work
It’s been another busy week and I’ve split my time between Westminster and the constituency.
24 Feb 2025
2025: Week 6 - Constituency Matters
This week Parliament has been in recess so I’ve been able to spend all week in the constituency. I had a full diary and it was very productive meeting with both companies and constituents across the week.
17 Feb 2025