Rebecca meets with charity that finds homes for vulnerable children Wednesday, 27 November, 2024 I recently met with Sam and Matt from Home for Good in Parliament. They are a truly inspiring charity that work to find homes for vulnerable children and young people. Every 15 minutes, a child comes into care in the UK. In Plymouth alone there are 304 children on a child protection plan. As I said in my Maiden Speech when I first became an MP, I am deeply committed to working to be a voice for... Articles
Sherford - Building the Future 15th September 2023 Did you know there is a construction skills training centre on site in our new town of Sherford? To ensure we had the skilled construction workers to build the... Local News
Back British Farming Day 13th September 2023 It's #BackBritishFarmersDay! To all the farmers across South West Devon, thank you for what you do to contribute to food production in the UK. We have farmers... Local News
Tourism Minister visits South West Devon 29th August 2023 Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to meet with the Tourism and Digital Tech Minister, Sir John Whittingdale MP at Boringdon Hall Hotel in Plympton. For... Local News
Rebecca visits UK's first Carbon Negative Farm 7th July 2023 Have you heard of How Now Dairy? Located in Ugborough, the local team produce and deliver organic milk within a 10 mile radius of the farm. They are also the... Local News
Ivybridge Pedal Power Event 1st July 2023 Well done to the South Hams Active travel team for a fantastic #pedalpower event in Ivybridge today! I hope everyone who attended enjoyed it as much as I did... Local News
Derriford Hospital rebuild plans given green light 27th May 2023 Welcome news for Derriford Hospital this week. The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay MP, made a statement about the progress on our... Local News
Rebecca Smith selected as Conservative candidate for South West Devon 25th May 2023 Plymstock councillor to defend seat for the Conservatives following the retirement of Sir Gary Streeter. South West Devon Conservatives have selected a new... Local News
ITV Westcountry Debate - Immigration, Housing & Local Elections 20th April 2023 It was good to join ITV Westcountry's David Wood, Liberal Democrat Peer, Baroness Bakewell and Labour MP, Karin Smyth on the Westcountry Debate yesterday. I was... Local News
Welcome investment for the South Hams from the Rural England Prosperity Fund 12th April 2023 Rebecca Smith has welcomed the news that the South Hams will benefit from £843.317 in new funding from the Conservative Government to support local businesses... Local News
