Schools’ Outstanding Work Supporting Disadvantaged Pupils
Two Exeter schools - St Gabriel’s Church of England Primary School and Whipton Barton Junior School - receive national recognition for their outstanding work supporting disadvantaged pupils.
Saving the NHS Money on Energy Bills
Wonford House will receive £34,314 and the RD&E will receive £1,993,320 in Government funding to invest in clean energy technology and improve energy efficiency.
A Return to Neighbourhood Policing
Labour is taking tough, practical action to restore visible neighbourhood policing, speed up police responses, raise standards and hold forces to account.
£200m SEND Training Programme Announced
Backed by £200 million, new courses available to all teaching staff will deepen knowledge of how to adapt their teaching to meet a wide range of needs.
Exeter’s Key Role in Ending Intimate Image Abuse
I spoke in the House of Commons to ask the Government to encourage all online platforms to work with Exeter-based South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) to crack down on intimate image abuse on their sites.
Biggest Reforms to Animal Welfare in a Generation
I’m pleased that this Government has listened to the concerns raised by welfare organisations and constituents.
Saving Lives on our Roads
The Government has launched the Road Safety Strategy, the first plan in over a decade aimed at making our roads safer for everyone.
Tackling the Scourge of Fly-Tipping in Stoke Woods
When I’m out and about in Exeter, one of the issues residents often raise with me is the fly-tipping that blights our countryside.
Raising Concerns about Devon County Council Homelessness Cuts
During a recent debate in Parliament, I spoke about the particular challenges to tackling homelessness in Exeter as the region’s largest urban centre. Local organisations have reported rising demand for services which are already stretched to their limit.
A Major Boost for Healthcare Training in Exeter
I’m really pleased that Exeter College has secured £1.3 million in funding to create a brand‑new, world‑class healthcare training facility.