October 12, 2026
National Security (12 Oct 2026)
Steve Race: I join the House in expressing my sympathies to the family of Ann Widdecombe, as a fellow Devon resident. The number of antisemitic and other hate crimes has risen in recent years. When I talk to young Jewish people in my constituency, they are fearful and unable to... Read more →
October 12, 2026
Rejoining the EU — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair] (12 Oct 2026)
Steve Race: My hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. In my Exeter constituency, we were heavily reliant on exports to the EU. Many businesses have simply stopped exporting or shut up shop completely. English language schools have also really struggled. We were a centre for English language schools, which... Read more →
September 7, 2026
Local Government Reorganisation ( 7 Sep 2026)
Steve Race: One of the policy goals of LGR is to encourage economically important cities like Exeter to better play their role in generating jobs, growth, housing and better place-based services. In our case, devolution does not work if Exeter is not in the strategic authority, as it is one... Read more →
July 16, 2026
Local Government Reorganisation (16 Jul 2026)
Steve Race: I welcome the four-unitary model for Devon, as I think it best serves the interests of everyone across Devon. This has been a long time in the making for Exeter. It has been increasingly unsustainable to retain Exeter—an economic driver of the region—as a district council. Does the... Read more →
July 13, 2026
Local Government Reorganisation (13 Jul 2026)
Steve Race: Two-tier government may have worked in the past, but it is not working today, and it is certainly not working for cities like Exeter. We have a two-tier waste authority, and Devon county council is cutting homelessness funding while we are experiencing an acute homelessness issue in Exeter... Read more →
July 9, 2026
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Dartmoor Ponies ( 9 Jul 2026)
Steve Race: What steps she is taking to support native Dartmoor ponies. Read more →
July 9, 2026
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Dartmoor Ponies ( 9 Jul 2026)
Steve Race: I recognise the work that the Secretary of State and Ministers have done on this issue, and I thank them for their engagement. While the Conservatives rejected recommendation 27 of the Fursdon review, will she reassure me that this Government will find a solution that works for all... Read more →
July 9, 2026
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Topical Questions ( 9 Jul 2026)
Steve Race: The Secretary of State recently met my constituent Reuben Santer, whose case was featured in the “Dirty Business” documentary. Reuben campaigns to ensure that real-time sewage information is available to bathers at the beachside. Will the Minister work with local councils and water companies to explore the feasibility... Read more →
July 7, 2026
UK Aid Policy: Global Funding Trends — [Clive Efford in the Chair] ( 7 Jul 2026)
Steve Race: As the right hon. Gentleman knows, nutrition is foundational for development, and the UK has been a trusted global partner on nutrition for many years. In the context of the recent reduction in aid spending, does he agree that supporting and developing innovative new mechanisms such as the... Read more →
June 30, 2026
Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Unemployment: Young People (30 Jun 2026)
Steve Race: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department holds data on how many young people between the age of 16-25, as a percentage of the total and as a total number, are not in education, employment, or training within a) the Whipton South... Read more →