Joint letter calls on FirstPort to face scrutiny in Parliament Friday, 22 November, 2024 I have written a joint letter with 12 colleagues to FirstPort, highlighting their poor level of services in Sherford, Saltram Meadow and other developments across the country. The main frustration I hear from Sherford and Saltram Meadow residents is how difficult FirstPort are to contact. Most recently, I have been disappointed by First Port's the limited number and poor advertising of drop-ins to... Articles
Rebecca Smith MP meets the Sherford Consortium for the first time 21st September 2024 One of my first actions as your new MP, was to arrange to meet with the Sherford Consortium to raise residents' concerns about the new town of Sherford. I am... Articles
Rebecca visits Plymstock Fire Station 17th September 2024 What a brilliant open day at Plymstock Fire Station on Saturday! Congratulations to Simon and his team who hosted another fun-packed and interactive day. Lovely... Articles
Rebecca backs British Farming 11th September 2024 Today was Back British Farming Day. Farming is a key part of the South West Devon constituency, and those who steward the land need strong voices speaking up... Local News
Rebecca Smith MP condemns Labour Government for voting to cut Winter Fuel Payments this winter 11th September 2024 Rebecca Smith MP condemns Labour Government for voting to cut Winter Fuel Payments this winter Around 21,980 pensioners in South West Devon will now lose up to... Local News
Rebecca raises question about funding for domestic abuse services 10th September 2024 Last week, I took part in questions to the Justice Secretary. I used the opportunity to highlight the impact that the current short-term funding pots available... Articles
Rebecca sticks up for pensioners 10th September 2024 As promised to my constituents, I refused to back Labour’s cruel choice to rob pensioners of their winter fuel allowance. Thanks to the Labour Government, this... Local News
Rebecca poses an education question 9th September 2024 Last Monday’s Education Questions provided the perfect opportunity to raise the work to promote apprenticeships by local Plympton business, Aldermans Tooling... Articles
Fighting to keep Winter Fuel Payments in South West Devon 9th September 2024 Rebecca Smith MP to vote against Labour’s plan to cut winter fuel payments for 21,980 in South West Devon after Conservatives force Labour u-turn on vote in... Local News
Update on Plympton Marsh Mills Post Office 7th September 2024 Following the Post Office's recent announcement that the Marsh Mills, Plympton Post Office is scheduled to close, I contacted Post Office Ltd to find out if... Articles