While for many Remembrance is reserved to two minutes a year, the work to preserve the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice is year-round.Many of you will know that I spent some six years working for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission before serving as a MP.
I am grateful for the cross-party meeting with the Defence Secretary last week after I recently asked in Parliament about the need to secure cross-government working on a Devonport deal.It is clear from the meeting that there is cross-party agreement that Plymouth and the surrounding area need a com
On Saturday, I joined my constituent Suzanne Sparrow for her 100th birthday celebrations at the HMS Drake wardroom.Suzanne joined the Wrens at 17, witnessed the American troops depart from Saltash Passage in the build-up to D-Day and founded a language school later in life to help students improve t
On Tuesday, 20th November, the Government announced its intention to axe three Devonport-based warships in a huge blow to the military prestige of Plymouth.
On Wednesday I asked the Defence Secretary to confirm that he would work with other Ministerial colleagues on a ‘Devonport deal’. In response, he offered to meet with me, along with other local MPs.I am grateful for the Minister's cooperation.
