4. Protecting the Vulnerable

Rebecca was drawn into public service with a mission to help the most vulnerable in society. Way back in 2003, she worked on Plymouth City Council's Homeless and Social Housing Unit and more recently she has chaired the Commission on Violence Against Women and Girls as a councillor.

In her first six months in office, Rebecca has worked with her constituency-based team to host surgeries and resolve almost 1,000 pieces of casework, helping countless vulnerable constituents with access to government resources.

In Parliament, Rebecca always has the vulnerable in the front of her mind and is not afraid to take difficult positions. On the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, she highlighted often overlooked safeguarding concerns, voting against the legislation.

The South West Devon MP has also been a vocal critic of the Government's decision to axe the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners. She has pointed out that 82% of pensioners that live below the poverty line are set to lose the £300 payment, calling on more support to help the elderly keep warm through the winter.

View recent articles on Rebecca's work to protect the vulnerable in South West Devon below.

News

Rebecca shares position on Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

I have responded to hundreds of constituents who have shared their views on assisted suicide. I know that there are strong views on both sides of the debate, many tied to deeply personal stories of grief.However, I will be voting against the Bill on Friday.

Plymouth Live op-ed: A closer look at the Renters' Rights Bill

Earlier this month I put pen to paper on my first opinion piece for the Plymouth Live, writing on the consequences of the Renters' Rights Bill for South West Devon.As a member of the bill committee, charged taking oral evidence and reviewing the bill line-by-line, I have become only more aware of it

Dame Angela Rippon CBE and Rebecca discuss dementia training

Last Wednesday I joined Alzheimer's Society at their Parliamentary Reception, supported by Strictly Star, Dame Angela Rippon CBE!I was worried to learn that nearly two thirds of care workers have not received any dementia training.

Supporting Funding for UK Hospices

Earlier this month, following my visit to St Luke's Hospice Plymouth, I attended Hospice UK's charity shop in Parliament.