One of the persistent challenges that the local police have faced over the past ten years is the problem of so called "county lines" drug gangs and all the associated violence, antisocial behaviour, poverty, and ruined lives that goes with it.   Many of these gangs originate from major cities like…

Last Friday I visited CHBN Radio which is based at Treliske Hospital for an interview about my journey into politics and the highs and lows along the way.  Keith Naylor was the interviewer and he is one of dozens of volunteers who help the Friends of RCHT Hospital provide support to the community…

This week the Government's Media Bill continued its progress through the House of Commons, and I tabled several amendments to try to improve it and to try to retain incentives for publishers and newspapers to aspire to meet certain standards of journalism. The first of my amendments relates to…

There are around forty schools in this constituency and I have always tried to visit each of the secondary schools at least once a year and the primary schools at least once every five years.  In recent weeks I have visited Bodriggy, Rosemellin, Connor Downs and Mount Hawke.  In particular, I have…

Last week, it became clear how effective well-made TV drama can move and shape public opinion. It is an issue that has been ongoing for some time.  MPs across the country have been raising cases with the Post Office and with the Government.  This has promoted reviews and inquiries and legal action…

You win some and you lose some as the saying goes.  In politics, you can't always get the outcome you want however much you fight.  Towards the end of last year, there were two issues affecting our area that were taking up some of my time. Firstly, the good news.  The Government has decided to…

The year ahead will be an important one for the world of politics because there will be a General Election at some point.  In theory, the very latest date possible would be January 2025 but I don't think people would welcome political campaigning over the Christmas period.   The most likely date is…

There are just a few days to Christmas and another week until we turn the page on 2023 and look forward to 2024.   Internationally, 2023 has been marked by traumatic wars overseas as Russia's aggression against Ukraine has continued and as we have seen terrible violence in Israel and Gaza in the…

Last week, I visited a fabulous charity that operates out of the Wesley Chapel in Camborne.  Ignite You uses music and dance to support people with special needs or disabilities in West Cornwall.  It aims to use dance to keep people active, stimulate the mind and help people find new friends, get…

Over the last couple of weeks, there has been considerable debate about levels of immigration to the UK following the latest statistics which showed a sharp increase in the number coming here under working visas. There is often a danger that the issue of illegal migration and the crisis in the…

I have always felt that this country does not value manufacturing as much as it should.  For decades, too much credence has been placed on the service economy and financial services like banking to try to carry us through.  This was a mistake in my view.  Sustainable economic growth, evenly…

Information on NHS Kernow's February 2021 Governing Body meeting.

Information on NHS Kernow's December 2020 Governing Body meeting.

The next meeting will take place on Thursday 15 October 2020, 10am to 12 noon.

Information on NHS Kernow's October 2020 Governing Body meeting.

Volunteers and health and care workers joined forces to make sure people facing the final weeks and days of their lives during the coronavirus lockdown could do so in their own homes with dignity, respect and comfort.

The Healthier You Diabetes Prevention Programme has been empowering people to take charge of their own health and wellbeing.

Information on NHS Kernow's annual general meeting meeting.

The St Austell Healthcare Group has today, 28 August 2020 been confirmed as the new provider of primary care medical services at Mevagissey Surgery.

The NHS in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is gearing up for what could be a busy bank holiday by asking everyone living in or visiting the county to think about the best place to seek medical help.