What a fantastic St Piran’s Day event in Parliament. From talking about the global Cornish diaspora to gig rowing, and from the arts to the wonderful produce that was on show, we really showed Parliament what makes our Cornish identity, heritage and culture so strong.

Residents across South East Cornwall will have the chance to have their say on proposed changes to the TamarTag administration fee. I have consistently pushed for greater transparency and fairness around the Tamar tolls, working locally and in Westminster, standing up for South East Cornwall.

We have a really great Town Council in Callington. It was brilliant to speak with councillors about a range of issues from Tamar Tolls and business expansion to youth projects and their town regeneration plans.

South East Cornwall is home to some really great people who are doing fantastic things for the young people in our area. The Vault Youth Centre is doing some excellent and important work for our local community.

It was great to bring together representatives from Go Cornwall Bus and Stagecoach, local government, community bus services, user groups and business leaders at my meeting in Saltash recently.

Kinship carers in South East Cornwall and across the country are doing some incredible work, often with little extra support. Kinship is raising the profile of this issue and calling for emotional, practical and financial support for kinship carers.

It was fantastic to speak at the All-Party Parliamentary Group on the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development Business Conference about how our economic growth depends on a healthy environment.

It was great to attend the Road Haulage Association’s event in Parliament and I was pleased to discuss issues with local RHA Chair, Peter Newman from Newman Haulage about the impacts the Tamar tolls are having on local businesses and how we can go further to support them.

I know that the Council’s proposal to start charging to park cars at Kit Hill has been taken very seriously. So I’ve spoken with my neighbouring MP Ben Maguire MP and written to the Council to understand this proposal further. I’ll keep raising local people’s concerns.

I know that people in Polruan are deeply concerned about the future of Polruan surgery since Fowey River Practice launched their consultation and engagement process. That’s why I met with the Operations Manager and a Senior Partner GP, alongside members of the local parish council.

I will be hosting a SEND roundtable on 13th March in Liskeard. Space will be limited. If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] to book a place and I will confirm the timings and location.

Mashfords boatyard at Cremyll is a key part of Cornwall’s boatbuilding history. They are doing fantastic work offering marine maintenance and repair as part of UK Docks and Marine Services, providing secure jobs for local people and supporting our economy here in South East Cornwall.

People in South East Cornwall know that we need to get a grip on the housing crisis, and that’s what this government is doing. We are reforming planning policy to ensure that our young people can buy a house close to home.

Speaking on Greatest Hits Radio, I made it clear just how concerned local people in Liskeard and the surrounding areas are about the closure of Santander’s bank in the town. I am calling for improved access to banking services and cash in rural areas like ours, including banking hubs.

As part of my caseworker SEND drop-in session and my upcoming SEND roundtable, I am launching two important surveys to gather views from families and those working in education settings across South East Cornwall regarding SEND support in our area.

My casework team are hosting drop-in session on Friday 27th February at the Public Hall in Liskeard. Please email [email protected] so that I can send you the timings.

I am pleased that the Government is taking young people’s safety online seriously by launching a consultation covering these issues:

Read my statement on Santander’s decision to close its Liskeard branch.

Forever chemicals (PFAS) are a threat because they remain around for hundreds of years. I have been raising the threat they present at events, with Ministers and last year when I was a member of the Environmental Audit Committee.

I recently met with the NFU and Abi who is a farmer from South East Cornwall to speak about their Cereals Development Programme. The programme provides the opportunity for members aged between 25 and 35 to gain an in-depth knowledge of the combinable crops sector,

Autistic women and girls can often face difficult circumstances when trying to get a diagnosis. It’s unfortunately all too common that this group are misdiagnosed with other conditions before they are eventually recognised as autistic.

It was great to speak with RABI in Parliament about the vital mental health and wellbeing support they provide for people working in agriculture, and the training they deliver to help spot the signs of poor mental health and offer early, practical support.

I remember during the election campaign in 2024 people in Lostwithiel telling me they wanted to see their river granted bathing water status. I pledged to do all I can to help, and this is a great step forward for South East Cornwall.

This is a personal one for me and I know it will be for many of us across South East Cornwall. 75% of patients diagnosed with cancer from 2035 will be cancer-free or living well after five years.

I held a meeting with residents of Treledan about the proposed decision to appoint FirstPort to manage the Barratt Homes phase. I am working with Barratt homes to understand their consideration of FirstPort.

This week is National Apprenticeship Week. I’ve met with many apprentices from across South East Cornwall including at the Wildanet Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony. Apprentices in our area are all determined to get the qualifications that they need.

What is the Local Power Plan? ✅Up to £1bn funding for community energy projects ✅Backed by Great British Energy ✅Building wealth and delivering power in our communities to unlock economic growth The Local Power Plan will drive the biggest expansion in community-owned energy in history.

In South East Cornwall, housing is one of our key problems. We must ensure that local people can afford to stay and build their futures close to home.

It may sound surprising, but mushrooms provide us with many possibilities to address complex issues like pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. In South East Cornwall, these issues are really important to us as a rural and coastal area.

In Parliament, I was glad to attend the launch of the Teach Cornwall Report. This report looks at the place-based challenges affecting Initial Teacher Training (ITT) recruitment in rural and coastal areas like Cornwall.

Constituents often tell me how much our natural world means to them. From a quick walk at lunchtime to a day at the beach, there’s so much on offer on our doorstep.

As well as providing fresh air and making our local environment more beautiful, trees are also great for flood defences because they slow the water flow and reduce flood risk. I recently helped to plant trees with Cornwall Wildlife Trust near Pelynt.

After years of rising vet costs and unclear information, families and their pets across South East Cornwall deserve better. I know that our area is full of animal lovers. That’s why I am glad that Labour is cracking down on rip-off vet bills with the biggest reforms to the vet sector in 60+ years

We need to bridge the infrastructure gap. Last week, I held an important debate in Westminster to put tolled crossings and connectivity in South East Cornwall firmly on the parliamentary agenda.

My team are holding more caseworker support sessions on Wednesday 4th February at the Torpoint Council Chambers, and there are still some appointments available.

A busy start to the year. Here are some examples of what I have done to support constituents recently.

Waiting lists in Cornwall have fallen by 2101 since Labour entered office. This is good news, but I know that we need to go further to support people in South East Cornwall to access the services and care that they need.

It was a pleasure to attend the Great British Wildlife Restoration Awards in Parliament. Fantastic that the Ocean Conservation Trust were runners up for the Blue Meadows project, which is doing vital work to support seagrass in places like South East Cornwall.

I've always loved sports, from hero worshiping Eric Cantona and Tim Henman as a kid to realising how vital it is for our wellbeing as an adult, I know that sport can help us through life.

I’ve previously introduced my Cornish Language and Heritage Bill in Parliament. My Bill was designed to support those who want to access Cornish language courses, and to promote our unique Cornish identity and language in public spaces.

Yet again, people in South East Cornwall have to face storm damage, and I’d like to thank the dedicated emergency services who continue to do incredible work supporting communities across our area. I was out over the weekend with local councillors to assess the impact

In Parliament, I recently met with Xero to discuss their new financial confidence programme, Unlock Your Numbers. Improving financial knowledge is key to helping small and medium size businesses (SMEs) scale up and unlock economic growth in South East Cornwall.

What incredible creative talent the South West has to offer, from textiles to furniture. MAKE Southwest showed some of the best of our region’s craftsmanship in Parliament recently.

The North Atlantic is crucial to our national security, working with allies globally and in particular Europe and the United States.

In South East Cornwall, our strong military connections mean that we know the importance of national defence. In Parliament, I spoke about how vital global strategic assets are for our security, with continued access and full operational freedom of the Diego Garcia Military Base.

What an honour it was to attend a Passing Out Parade at HMS Raleigh. South East Cornwall has a proud military history, and HMS Raleigh continues to lead and secure the future of the Royal Navy. It was very moving to watch the sailors celebrate with their loved ones and I wish them all the best.

In these uncertain international times, I know that in South East Cornwall we want security both here at home and abroad. Climate change and the warming temperatures are opening new shipping routes in the Arctic, and increasing access to oil, gas and critical minerals.

I hosted an event bringing business people together to discuss just how vital it is that we have the right governance to ensure we get the most from our pensions. Our pensions are one of the most powerful assets we have, both for ourselves and as a means of investment into national infrastructure.

In parts of South East Cornwall our friends, family members, jobs and services like hospital care or further education are often found across the Tamar in Plymouth. So, I was very glad to attend the brilliant Team Plymouth event in Parliament recently.

People often say that today is Blue Monday - ‘the most depressing day of the year’. I can understand that, but I think it’s helpful to remember this is really a marketing myth created by travel companies to sell holidays.