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
Newton Abbot Lib Dems
Working hard for you from Broadhempston to Kenton, across Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot Town, Kingsteignton, Teignmouth, Dawlish and Starcross
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Local Lib Dem News and Views
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
UK Lib Dem news
Cost of living
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.
22 Sep 2026
Farming & Food
Feeding Britain: A Food Security Emergency
The Liberal Democrats are standing up for British farmers, protecting our countryside, and taking decisive action to secure affordable, locally grown food for generations to come.
SD
22 Sep 2026
Transport
Tackling Illegal E-Bikes and Dangerous Riding
By clamping down on illegal supply chains, holding tech platforms to account, and keeping our pavements safe for pedestrians, the Liberal Democrats are ensuring our towns and cities remain safe, accessible, and active.
OG
22 Sep 2026