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
Employment at record high in South West 16th April 2019 Figures released today show that in the South West, there are 2,812,472 people in work – meaning that, under the Conservatives, 318,156 more people have the... Local News
Good news for Plymouth in the Spring Statement 13th March 2019 Rebecca Smith has welcomed news announced by the Chancellor in the Spring Statement that Plymouth will benefit from £7.6 million, part of the £2.4 billion... Local News
Defence Minister confirms future home for 3 Commando Royal Marines 28th February 2019 Today, the Defence Minister confirmed that 3 Commando Brigade, the Royal Marines currently based in Stonehouse Barracks, will remain in the Plymouth area... Local News
Rebecca welcomes significant Government investment in Plymouth 15th February 2019 The Government has today announced a package of £2 billion to be spent on transport infrastructure across the South West. This will specifically impact Plymouth... Local News
Defence Secretary announces new amphibious vessels for Royal Marines 11th February 2019 The Secretary of State for Defence, Gavin Williamson, today gave a speech in London about how the UK will shape its Armed Forces to meet the defence threats of... Local News
Home Secretary highlights Government's commitment to Plymouth 9th February 2019 It was great to be at the South West Conservative Conference today. Once a year it is good to gather with campaigners from across the region to share stories... Local News
Plymouth will continue to play central role on defence 9th February 2019 It was wonderful to meet the Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson MP, again in Plymouth last night. He gave a reassuring speech outlining his commitment to our... Local News
Reply from Transport Secretary regarding Brittany Ferries 6th February 2019 Having written to the Transport Secretary to seek assurances about the capability of Millbay ferry port in the event of a no-deal Brexit, I've received the... Local News
Prime Minister provides railway assurances 31st January 2019 Fighting for vital improvements to the railway line through Devon and Cornwall has been taking place for at least two decades. We've seen successive Governments... Local News
