Chancellor ignores pleas of more than 40 MPs to reverse ENIC hike on key services Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 The Chancellor has ignored the pleas of more than 40 MPs to reverse the Government's Employer NIC hike on key services. This will be a blow to General Practices, dentists, hospices, care homes and charities across South West Devon. There is only one outcome: enforced cuts to key services. I will continue to raise the growing number of local objections in Parliament and pressure the Chancellor to... Articles
82% of pensioners living below poverty line affected by Winter Fuel Payment cut, warns Rebecca 23rd October 2024 Rebecca Smith, Member of Parliament for South West Devon, remains deeply concerned about the Chancellors decision to press ahead with her planned cut of the... Articles
Rebecca discusses government plans for South West Devon ahead of Budget on BBC 22nd October 2024 Yesterday I joined BBC Politics Live to discuss a range of subjects, including potential changes to inheritance tax and NHS reform, ahead of the much... Articles
Government must help farmers protect environment, argues Rebecca on ITV West Country 21st October 2024 On Thursday I joined the ITV West Country Debate. A whole raft of subjects were discussed ahead of the Budget. My key message: "Farmers want to do the right... Articles
Cost-of-living support: Rebecca successfully campaigns for Household Support Fund extension 18th October 2024 Rebecca welcomes the Government's 6-month extension of the Household Support Fund - worth £421m - which will offer help to those most in need with their... Articles
Rebecca presses for decision on Derriford funding in meeting with Health Secretary 17th October 2024 On 17th October 2024, Rebecca Smith MP met with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to fight for Derriford Hospital’s funding. The Chancellor... Articles
Summerskills Brewery: Rebecca visits oldest brewery in Plymouth 17th October 2024 Great to finish last Friday in the constituency at Summerskills Brewery , the oldest brewery in Plymouth. Their brewing equipment was bought from Terry Jones of... Articles
Rebecca raises broadband rollout at Dartmoor 17th October 2024 I am pleased that the Minister of State for Science, Innovation and Technology accepted my invitation to meet with me to discuss the rollout of broadband at... Articles
Rebecca launches 2024 Christmas Card Competition 16th October 2024 The festive season is upon us (almost)! Rebecca has launched her 2024 Christmas Card Competition, writing to every primary school in South West Devon to invite... Articles
Rebecca visits forward-thinking farm with network of 7 ponds 15th October 2024 It was a pleasure to meet John and Laurence at Porsham Farm on Friday. The Westcountry Rivers Trust do incredible work restoring and protecting our freshwater... Articles
