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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have had an extremely busy week with Summer Safari dates, visits and events, and a few meetings thrown in for good measure!
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.
It’s been all change in Government last week, with a new Prime Minister and cabinet.
This week the Government announced their decisions around Local Government Reorganisation.
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026