Over Half a Million Pounds for Exeter Hospiscare
The Labour Government has announced £75 million for hospices across England, including here in Exeter.
Proud to help protect Dartmoor’s unique ponies
On Friday 4th July, I had the privilege of visiting Dartmoor with the Friends of the Dartmoor Hill Pony, who kindly hosted me to thank me for my support in Parliament.
Increased police presence in Exeter City Centre this summer
I'm really pleased that shoppers and businesses in Exeter will benefit from a major coordinated crackdown on city centre crime and antisocial behaviour this summer, which has been launched by this Labour Government.
How Exeter scientists are helping save millions of lives worldwide
I recently had the chance to highlight the work of Exeter's Centre for Medical Mycology in Parliament, and to push for the UK’s continued role in protecting children around the world from infectious diseases.
A painful incident – and why we need to do more to protect postal workers
A dog bite on the campaign trail reminded me about the dangers faced by our postal workers, and what we can do to help. There are steps that all dog owners can take to keep delivery workers, and their dogs, safe.
Steve hosts Exeter climate and nature roundtable with Nature Minister
On Tuesday 8 April I hosted a roundtable event with local organisations working to protect and country climate change, along with Nature Minister Mary Creagh MP.
Community pharmacies in Exeter to benefit from record investment
Patients in Exeter are set to benefit from more services at their local pharmacy following record investment for community pharmacies by the Labour Government through its Plan for Change.
New funding to protect Exeter homes and businesses from flooding
Exeter has been awarded £2.26m to protect homes and businesses from flooding. Three schemes will benefit from new funding from the Labour Government, with £224,000 for Exeter’s Flood Defence Scheme, £150,000 for property-level flood resilience, and £1,887,000 for repairs to Trews Weir.
Fixing SEND in Devon
I welcome the £1.7bn of extra funding that has gone in SEND services nationally, and am continuing to fight for improvements to the system for families here in Exeter and across Devon.
Labour’s £83million boost to fix Exeter’s pothole plague
The Labour Government is giving Devon £84,640,000 to fix the potholes plaguing the county’s roads. On National Pothole Day, I welcome this investment after 14 long years of Tory neglect.