Thank you to all the publications and editors who have reproduced my weekly report since December 2019. I look forward to restarting my weekly report after the General Election.
The annual UK Food Security Index was published at the recent Farm to Fork Summit, this highlights the lower amount of fruit and vegetables produced in the UK relative to other products. At the summit, the Prime Minister identified fresh…
This week, figures show that the UK economy is growing again, and GDP is up. UK gross domestic product (GDP) is the measure of the size of a country’s economy and is used to indicate the health of that economy. If it is growing fast that…
North Cornwall’s farmers play a crucial role in driving economic growth, supporting national food security, and achieving our ambitious net zero goals. The Government is proud to celebrate our British farmers and growers who work…
The Safety of Rwanda Act has now received Royal Assent. I am very proud to have been the Whip in charge of getting this through the House of Commons. We have made good progress stopping the boats – the number of small boat arrivals fell by…
Wadebridge Sports and Leisure Centre (operated by FOWLC CIC) have been confirmed as one of three community operators to benefit from the Swimming Pool Support Fund in #Cornwall.
We discussed rail and bus networking and they briefed me on their latest report. The #Okehampton line was a fantastic first step in bringing mainline rail back to #NorthCornwall. Now we have to deliver that connectivity closer.
I was joined by the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan MP at the official opening of the Stem & Health Skills Centre on Truro & Penwith College’s Bodmin campus. It was a fantastic day and the guests met with the college's…
This has been one of the most enjoyable weeks I’ve experienced as an MP. On Friday, I was joined by the Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan MP at the official opening of the Stem & Health Skills Centre on Truro & Penwith…
I finished the Parliamentary recess with a visit to the villages up by the source of the River Tamar. It was good to meet people in Wooley, Whitstone, Yeolmbridge and Treburley and hear their views. The availability of services in the most…
This week I spent a lot of time in Bodmin, and I was very pleased to find a great deal of support for the Chancellor’s recent tax cuts and our strong immigration reforms. Many residents were interested to hear about my work as HM…
This weekend was Easter, and we reflect on Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. Despite the poor weather spring is here and it is great to see the flowers coming out and the trees in bloom. I hope everyone in North Cornwall had a very…
Scott Mann has welcomed the news that Cornwall is set to benefit from £9,701,294 of funding to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) receive an education that meets their…
Following a busy week in Parliament where the Government made great progress on our landmark Rwanda Bill, I was back in North Cornwall on Friday meeting constituents in villages including Week St. Mary, Warbstow and Marshgate. Cllr Barry…
It’s English Tourism Week, which means the summer isn’t far away, even if it doesn’t feel like it outside! Coordinated by VisitEngland and taking place from Friday 15 – Sunday 24 March, English Tourism Week is an annual celebration of the…
This week the Chancellor delivered what will be the final budget ahead of the General Election. There were several items in the budget which people in North Cornwall asked for, including a freeze on fuel duty and a £500 million extension…
As part of my regular visits around the constituency, I was up in Bude and the surrounding area meeting constituents. A special thanks goes to the New Inn Kilkhampton for sheltering us from the hail over lunch and for the great food and…
This week I welcomed the Government’s new plans to reform how holiday lets operate as ‘one of the biggest things ever to happen to housing in Cornwall’. I have long argued that there needs to be a rebalancing of the local housing market in…
We committed to spend £2.4 billion in the farming sector on average every year of this Parliament and we will deliver. In your constituency alone, we have invested £20744490.27 in farming since 1 April 2023.
It was a pleasure to welcome DEFRA Minister, Robbie Moore MP, to the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow last week. We heard about the science behind sustainable fishing, and the importance of this circular model which benefits local…
Everyone should be able to access NHS dentistry quickly and easily, and I understand the frustration of people in North Cornwall when they need to see a dentist but struggle to get an NHS appointment. I am therefore delighted that the…
Scott Mann MP has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Government’s NHS Dental Recovery Plan, as part of its long-term plan to improve access to NHS dentistry and deliver on the Prime Minister’s commitment to cut waiting lists.
The week ended with the very sad news on Friday that Cllr Edwina Hannaford has passed away. We served together on Cornwall Council for several years. Her passion for Cornwall and dedication to the residents in Looe came across at every…
An award-winning Cornish confectioner is planning a major expansion after securing an investment of £852,573 from the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth programme. The funding comes as part of the UK’s post-Brexit Shared Prosperity…