Consultation on Schools funding reform launched
I have campaigned for some years to secure fairer school funding for Cornwall, and was pleased last year to secure the Education Secretary’s assurance that this...
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Government identifies brownfield sites for over 100,000 homes
We have a housing crisis that must be tackled, however in order to protect our precious countryside it is important that wherever possible new...
Read this entry » A week with the Royal Navy
Last week I joined HMS Ocean as part of the Parliamentary Armed Forces Scheme. The scheme is open to all parliamentarians, with the aim...
Read this entry » The Richard Lander Walk
I always enjoy meeting my youngest constituents when they visit Parliament, but was particularly inspired by a recent visit from pupils from...
Read this entry » Rebels in Penryn
I was delighted to recently visit the Penryn-based Rebel Brewing Company, a microbrewery established by two former University of Exeter Cornwall...
Read this entry » Egg-citing News!
I was recently really pleased to see research published by the British Egg Industry Council which indicates that the Government's decisive steps...
Read this entry » Invictus Trust selected for Untold Stories initiative
I was delighted to hear that a charity based in my constituency, the Invictus Trust, which campaigns tirelessly for support and offers services...
Read this entry » Science and Technology Select Committee’s Publishes Report into Engineering in Government
I am delighted to have participated in the Science and Technology Select Committee’s recent study and report into engineering in government:http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/science-and-technology-committee/news/120430-eng-report-published/...
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More on Pasty Tax
I will continue to do all I can to ensure that Cornwall’s pasty companies do not become unintended victims of attempts by the government to correct VAT anomalies.http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Companies-facing-pound-30m-pasty-tax-blow/story-15890695-detail/story.html...
Read this entry »Congratulations to Penryn-based manufacturers Allen & Heath
http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Queen-s-Awards-mark-export-innovation/story-15873895-detail/story.html...
Read this entry »We must all work together to tackle the problems of excessive alcohol consumption
As a nation we have a problem, a problem that has crept up on us over a number of years- large numbers of people are regularly drinking too much alcohol. This is...
Read this entry »Westminster Faith Debates Pt. 4
I would encourage you to take a look at the next in the ongoing series of Westminster Faith Debates, asking, ‘What Limits to Religious Freedom?’http://www.religionandsociety.org.uk/faith_debates/religious_freedom...
Read this entry »Fal Energy Partnership Launch
I am delighted to be working with the Fal Energy Partnership group to help battle fuel poverty.http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Energy-worries-lead-group-taking-action/story-15858928-detail/story.html...
Read this entry »Localised powers for Cornwall
During Business Questions today I was pleased to secure confirmation from the Leader of the House of Commons, Sir George Young, that the Government is committed...
Read this entry »30th Anniversary of the Falklands Conflict
I feel privileged to have been able to join in the remembrance activities to mark the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands conflict:http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Falklands-event-emotional-day/story-15860374-detail/story.html...
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