Farewell Thursday, 30 May, 2024 With a General Election now called and Parliament dissolved, I am no longer the Member of Parliament for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle and this will be my last column in this paper. The baton now passes to the various candidates who will fight it out over the next five weeks for the right to have the honour of representing this amazing part of West Cornwall. In my time as an MP, most of the schools... Articles
Richard Trevithick and the Railway 19th October 2023 Recently, the Chair of Network Rail, Lord Hendy, wrote to me to let me know of the organisation's plans to mark the bicentenary of the ‘first ever passenger... Articles
The Princess Royal Visits Cornwall 12th October 2023 Last week, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, visited Cornwall where she came to unveil a plaque to mark the launch of a degree apprenticeship programme at... Articles
Conference Season 5th October 2023 We are in the middle of the annual political conference season and it will almost certainly be the last set of conferences before the next General Election. All... Articles
Delivering Net-Zero and Protecting our Environment 28th September 2023 As a former Environment Secretary, I am fully supportive of the Net Zero agenda and the need for a credible plan to get there. The effects of climate change... Articles
Supporting Cornwall’s Youth 21st September 2023 One of the key drivers of the pressures on the NHS has been the growth in mental health problems which has led to a significant spike in the caseload of all GP... Articles
Mental Health and Suicide 14th September 2023 One of the key drivers of the pressures on the NHS has been the growth in mental health problems which has led to a significant spike in the caseload of all GP... Articles
Government amends the Energy Bill and supports Renewable Liquid Fuels 7th September 2023 In the pursuit of a greener, more sustainable future, one thing is clear: we must adapt and innovate while taking into consideration the unique needs of rural... Articles
The Importance of Local Radio and Media 31st August 2023 I have always been a supporter of the BBC. It is an important British institution. Sure, there are times when I can disagree with its coverage of certain... Articles
GCSE and A-Level Results 2023 24th August 2023 Last weekend, students across the country received their A-Level results and, as you read this, students will now also be receiving their GCSE results. The... Articles
