The long-neglected West of England line must go to the front of the queue for urgent investment in the face of climate change, a Devon MP has demanded.
Richard Foord MP has demanded to know why the region’s water company is subject to fines years after sewage dumping offences – and why those fines are small enough for water companies to tolerate them as the cost of doing business.
The MP for Honiton & Sidmouth has lambasted retail giants for axing entry level jobs, such as on checkouts, in favour of automation.
A Devon MP has urged ministers to back a fairer voting system and end the scourge of the ‘safe seat’, amid the fractious bid for the Labour leadership and role of Prime Minister.
A Devon MP has called on the government to extend a helping hand to “struggling” farmers by introducing an emergency fuel tax cut, amid soaring red diesel prices and agricultural supplies.
Richard Foord has sent a letter to the interim CEO of NHS Devon seeking assurances over East Devon's community health services.
The MP for Honiton & Sidmouth has welcomed a move for closer working between an environmental watchdog and a group of citizen scientists, who are regularly testing pollution levels on a local river.
Richard Foord MP has backed calls for improved dementia care, after the manager of Dementia Friendly Honiton wrote to him in despair at the lack of support that older people are receiving.
Richard Foord MP has launched an online petition against government proposals to water-down important and established protections against flooding in national planning guidance.
We are calling for the UK to enter the EU's landmark new Migration and Asylum Pact to help implement an asylum system that is fair and effective for all.
Our new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU - including joining the Single Market and a new Customs Union - will make the UK richer, safer and stronger.
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.