Following an Urgent Question on accident and emergency services, I asked the Secretary of State about the Government’s decision to close walk-in centres and scrap GP access targets.

Business rates are set to rise by another £530 in Exeter, putting more pressure on our high streets and local economy.

At Culture, Media and Sport Questions this week, I asked the Secretary of State about the progress of the royal charter on press regulation.

In a debate on 23rd October I raised my concerns about mental health services for young people. The full transcript can be read here, and my interventions are posted below. You can also read the Western Morning News’ story about this issue here.

On 23rd October I spoke in a Westminster Hall debate about the Greenpeace activists currently being detained by Russian authorities. The transcript of my contribution is below.

Figures released by the Labour Party show the shocking £47,287,337 cost to Devon of the Government’s botched NHS upheaval.

At yesterday’s Health Questions, I asked about the Francis Inquiry’s recommendations with regards to minimum staffing levels.

At a Backbench Business Debate on 17th October on support for deaf children and young people, I asked about sign language provision.

At Energy and Climate Change questions on 17th October, I asked the Minister about a European agreement to reduce CO2 emissions.

At Business Questions on 17th October, I asked the Deputy Leader of the House of Commons for an update on what the Government is doing to secure the release of the crew of the Arctic Sunrise currently being held by the Russian authorities.