2026: Week 40 - All things local
This week I’ve been focusing on all things local and discovering that we have more fantastic businesses and individuals right here in the constituency!
15 Oct 2026
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2026: Week 39 - Palantir and South West Water
As conference season continues I’ve been working hard in the constituency and keeping an eye on what Andy Burnham is saying.
8 Oct 2026
2026: Week 38 - Conference and Water Ownership
The last weekend saw the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference, well attended by MPs, local councillors and many members of the party.
1 Oct 2026
2026: Week 37: South West Water and Remembering 9/11
Although the debates in Parliament have slowed down due to conference season, I have still had a hugely busy week.
24 Sep 2026
2026: Week 36 - Health bill and LGR pause....
This week the Government’s Health Bill was debated in Parliament. I had the opportunity to speak a number of times during the debate, with my focus being on data security of such sensitive information.
17 Sep 2026
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
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