Over the past 14 years, it has been my honour to serve as your Member of Parliament for Newton Abbot, a period marked by significant achievements and significant investment.
On Monday the 20th of May the final report of the Infected Blood Inquiry was published. Led by Sir Brian Langstaff this independent public inquiry investigated what has been described as the worst scandal in NHS history. From 1970 to 1991…
On Monday the 21st of May Anne Marie Morris MP made a speech in the House of Commons in support of an urgent question asked by fellow Devon MP Anthony Mangnall regarding South West Water's handling of the Brixham contamination situation.
The Government have decided this week that they are not going to follow up on the hydrogen heating plan for towns after three attempts to run pilots failed because residents didn’t want to be a part of the trials. I find this very…
A quiet week in Westminster following the budget excitement last week but one full of important announcements. On Tuesday the Prime Minister came out in favour of building new gas-fired power stations to ensure the country’s long-term…
Anne Marie Morris, the Member of Parliament for Newton Abbot, joined forces with Network Rail, stakeholders, train operators and members of the community today to officially open the new footbridge with lifts at Dawlish station.
Stagecoach has announced changes to its bus services across Devon, including those mentioned below in South Devon which come into effect later this month.
On 10 January, the Prime Minister announced a major step forward in response to the Horizon scandal. He confirmed that the Government would introduce new primary legislation to make sure that those convicted as a result of the Horizon…
The Chancellor delivered the Spring Budget this week, with a key focus on cutting taxes, helping small businesses achieve growth and supporting households.
Anne Marie Morris MP has welcomed the announcement by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust that the minor injuries unit (MIU) at Dawlish Community Hospital will reopen next month.
The Chancellor delivered the Spring Budget this week, with a key focus on cutting taxes, helping small businesses achieve growth and supporting households.
Good news for farmers came from the Prime Minister, as he recently announced that they would be getting £220m in funding for technology and innovation, making British farms more productive and reducing red tape. Better than just throwing…
The main bill this week was the second reading of the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill which amends the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 to allow the police and intelligence agencies access to internet records, for the purposes of their…
Today Anne Marie Morris MP met with representatives of Network Rail to receive an update on the Rail Resilience works that are taking place as a result of the Seawall collapse in Dawlish in 2014.
It is half term week – an extra chance to get out and see what’s going on! The amount of good work supporting those in most need is phenomenal. A heart felt thank you for all you do!
Anne Marie Morris MP recently met with Cash Access UK (CAUK) and UK Finance to discuss the current rollout of Banking Hubs in Dawlish and Teignmouth and the application of the model more widely.
The primary piece of legislation this week was the Media Bill. One of the key pillars of this Bill is the repeal of Section 40 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013. Initially conceived in the aftermath of the Leveson inquiry, Section 40 posed…
Anne Marie Morris MP raised concerns about the current Banking Hub model being rolled out across the country, in response to Bank Branch Closures at a Treasury Select Committee hearing on Access to Cash. The Member of Parliament for Newton…
Anne Marie Morris MP has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Government’s Pharmacy First approach, helping patients across Newton Abbot to receive care more quickly through better use of our community pharmacies.
The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill debated this week imposes a new duty on the North Sea Transition Authority to run an annual process to review applicants for new licences. A licence is conditional on the production of domestic gas…
The Safety of Rwanda (asylum and immigration) Bill is the strongest measure yet to help tackle the issue of stopping the small boats from crossing the channel. It passed through the House of Commons this week and will now be considered in…
Torbay Hospital has opened a new, multimillion-pound endoscopy centre, significantly enhancing its capacity to diagnose and treat cancer and bowel disease.
The new parliamentary term has started and the main piece of legislation this week was the Finance Bill, a key cornerstone of the government’s strategy to steady the economy and get us growing. The Bill contains provisions, announced by…
Anne Marie Morris MP recently visited the Torbay Hospital Horizon Centre. The Horizon Centre is a state-of-the-art environment on the Torbay Hospital site where people can explore new ideas, learn new techniques and reflect on clinical…
The Government have written to Members of Parliament regarding the timing of the shingles vaccination programme in England and to offer reassurance that the Government is committed to protecting those people who are most vulnerable to the…
I have received a lot of correspondence from constituents regarding the Post Office Horizon scandal and concerns about the treatment of those accused of theft based on evidence from the Horizon IT system.
A Warm Home Discount scheme for permanent park home residents has recently received a second injection of cash from energy suppliers E.On Energy and Ovo Energy.
A whirlwind start to the week politically, with the Prime Minister reshuffling his cabinet and the Supreme Court ruling on the Rwanda policy on Wednesday.