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.
Richard Foord MP has condemned government plans for a blanket “yes” to housing proposals within 15 minutes of “well-connected” railway stations, arguing instead for an “infrastructure-first” approach with investment in the West of England line.
The MP for Honiton & Sidmouth has written to the Energy Secretary to demand that the Government thinks again on weakening laws to protect nature, in pursuit of development.
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