Rebecca holds FirstPort Management to account in Parliament Friday, 17 January, 2025 Following a letter to I sent to FirstPort, co-signed with a number of colleagues, highlighting our deep concerns on behalf of constituents across the country, I have met their national management team with fellow MPs in Parliament. FirstPort was left in no doubt about the level of frustration and anger felt in communities like Sherford and Saltram Meadow, and up and down the country. They agreed... Articles
Digging deep in Wembury 16th January 2025 I had an active afternoon on Saturday with the National Trust South Devon Countryside team and some friends, planting trees in Wembury as part of the Plymouth... Articles
Rebecca visits thriving Chaddlewood community centre 15th January 2025 It was great Chaddlewood Farm Community Centre again on Friday! I got to catch up with Hannah and Alan from the centre but also hear about Rediscover Church... Articles
Rebecca raises supporting lodgings for care leavers in Parliament 15th January 2025 In amongst the debate on school absences and the future of academies, I raised the value of supported lodgings for care experienced young people and also the... Articles
Rebecca launches petition to save Newton Ferrers Pharmacy 13th January 2025 NHS contracts, which put a black hole in many pharmacies' finances, have brought Tubbs Pharmacy in Newton Ferrers under threat of closure. When Rebecca Smith MP... Articles
Rebecca visits Plympton Academy 13th January 2025 My first constituency visit of 2025 was to Plympton Academy last Friday. I was met by four friendly members of Year 7 – Eloise, Luke, Erin and Samriddha. I also... Articles
Rebecca knocks on doors in Yelverton 11th January 2025 Really good to be out on the doors in Yelverton this morning with our Devon County Councillor, Cllr Philip Sanders and a group of friends! Thanks to everyone... Articles
December caseworker update 10th January 2025 December heralded my sixth month as your MP, and by the end of the year, my office and I had assisted a whopping 4,300 constituents with their enquiries, and... Articles
Rebecca grills Defence Secretary on date for HMS Bulwark and Albion replacements 8th January 2025 Six new amphibious warships are planned to be built for Royal Marine operations, replacing HMS Albion and Bulwark at HMNB Devonport. Rebecca Smith MP has... Articles
Update on Labour's bus fare hike 8th January 2025 Update on Labour's bus fare hike Many constituents have shared their concerns with me about the Government's planned 50% hike to the national bus fare cap. Bus... Articles
