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A quick summary of some my work last week 👇

Spent some of my weekend enjoying the sunshine at a wonderful Open Garden event in support of Rowcroft Hospice! 🌿✨ They've been hosting a series of these around Torbay, and Sunday's event at The Osborne Hotel in Torquay was simply stunning—six acres of beautifully manicured

Join me for a conversation about SEND in Torbay! 📢 I’ll be at Torquay Library on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, from 10:30 – 11:30, during The Very Hungry Caterpillar story & craft session. This is an informal opportunity to: ✔ Share your experiences ✔ Raise concerns ✔ Help shape

Have you signed my petition to protect Torbay Hospital's out-of-hours coronary services yet? I am deeply concerned about the proposed temporary relocation of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust's Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI) services to the Royal

For almost a year, I have been fighting to get the Government to listen to the deep concerns of pensioners in Torbay over the slashing of Winter Fuel Payments. Now, after an awful set of local election results, they’re finally starting to pay attention. More than 21,000

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Torbay Air Show is just around the corner! 🎉 Last week, I caught up with Phil Black, Culture & Events Service Manager at Torbay Council, to chat about what’s in store this year. 🌟 Friday 30th May: Things kick off with a special VE Day 80th anniversary tribute—featuring a

Today, I joined Sophia from Disabled People Against Cuts at a mass lobby in Parliament, hearing directly from disabled people about their deep concerns over potential benefit changes. 🔵 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) isn’t just financial support—it’s a lifeline. It

Yesterday the Government finally reversed course on its damaging Winter Fuel Allowance cuts—an announcement that should have come months ago. It is unacceptable that it took almost a year for the Government to acknowledge the concerns of pensioners left worried about staying

For months, I have been campaigning against Winter Fuel Allowance cuts, knowing that the £200–£300 offered is only a fraction of what pensioners truly need to heat their homes. I’m pleased the government has now backtracked, ensuring that more pensioners will receive support.

Earlier this week, I spoke at a Westminster Hall debate on the urgent need to return forcibly deported Ukrainian children to their homeland. These children have been stolen from their families, and every day they remain separated is a day too long. Having visited Ukraine earlier

🚨 Devon’s NHS Dentistry Crisis—Urgent Action Needed 🚨 This week in Parliament, I joined fellow Lib Dem MPs from across Devon to demand urgent improvements to NHS dental care. The latest NHS figures are alarming: only 50.8% of children in Devon saw an NHS dentist last year, and

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It’s seed swap today at Cricketfield Community Gardens! It was great to hear from Paddy about how many local schools are benefiting from this Torquay gem. Thanks to all the volunteers who help make this community space happen. They’ll be there until 1 if you’re nearby!

With it not being beach weather today I would strongly recommend visiting the Artisans Market at Cockington Court running until 4pm. I was delighted to hear that some of the cider on offer is brewed from apples grown in orchards here in beautiful Cockington.