During the pandemic, I visited Hope Cove Lifeboat to learn more about their work and the challenges they were facing, as an independent search and rescue organisation.
While I have been out and about across South Devon, one regular topic of conversation is potholes. As someone who drives hundreds of miles across the area each month, I share residents' frustration about the number and severity of potholes…
Safeguarding our environment against overdevelopment, pollution and intensive farming is essential. Having grown up walking the South West Coast Path and swimming in our rivers and seas, I am very well aware of the area's beauty and the…
The A379 Slapton Line has been a constant source of concern. With ever-increasing storms and adverse weather conditions, it is absolutely essential that we protect this road which is of great social, economic and historic importance.
The South West has traditionally lagged behind in digital connectivity, restricting opportunity and investment. I have also spoken many times before about the need to address the imbalance between primary and secondary homeownership here…
Since I was elected in 2019, I have been working to support the park home residents who live in sites across South Devon. I have been shocked at some of the challenges faced by the residents in terms of inflation of bills, maintenance of…
It is a source of continual pride that South Devon became home to one of the country’s first Banking Hubs. Having worked with local councillors and the Cash Access group for over a year, I was very happy to be able to open Brixham's…
Having been a member of the Business and Trade Committee and previously the International Trade Select Committee, I have spent a great deal of time over the past few years examining evidence and questioning experts relating to trade.
Housing is an issue that many of us across the south-west feel extraordinarily passionate about, with many local people currently experiencing difficulties in finding affordable housing to rent or buy. This is perpetuated by the…
As the UK’s growth rate dramatically declines and the population ages, then the stresses and strains on the social care network are only likely to grow ever more intense, so we need to consider how our local network can help shape the…
We are lucky to have some outstanding educational establishments in South Devon for people of all ages, from village preschools to the University Centre at South Devon College.
Thanks to The Fleet Care Home for welcoming me along this afternoon to speak to residents - a pleasure to discuss a range of topics and highlight my work for the local area.
Below is the update I received from South West Water on Thursday 6th June: "As our work continues, with colleagues working day and night to flush the network to remove any further contamination, we want to thank our customers, visitors and…
That is why the Conservative Government changed the system to provide better financial support to dentists working within the NHS, to expand the NHS dental workforce, and to implement new initiatives such as dental vans. These changes are…
Over my four and a half years in Westminster, I have spent a great deal of time working on behalf of the fishing sector, and have even spent days and nights at sea to gain a greater understanding.
As the Parliamentary Candidate for a rural area where agriculture plays such an important role in our local economy, I am passionate about supporting our farmers.
Anthony has the following update from South West Water regarding cryptosporidium in the Brixham area: Over the past week we have cleaned our reservoirs and flushed the network several times in an attempt to remove the remaining traces of…