A Devon MP has spoken out against the government’s new planning law, which was debated in Parliament earlier this week.
The scheme was thrown into doubt after the Government scrapped the ‘Restoring Your Railway’ programme last summer.
Richard Foord, MP for Honiton & Sidmouth, has welcomed the government’s about-turn on the winter fuel payment.
Honiton & Sidmouth MP, Richard Foord, has urged an education Minister to provide fairer funding for local schools.
A Devon MP has introduced a Bill in Parliament to demand scrutiny of any trade deal that the Government proposes to sign with the United States.
Richard Foord, MP for Honiton & Sidmouth, has urged Eastern Devon residents to “buy local”, after he listened to business people at Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce last week.
Residents across Mid- and East Devon are struggling to pay enormous new water bills, and charges are far in excess of the average rise recommended by Ofwat.
Honiton & Sidmouth MP Richard Foord has written to the Chief Executive of the Royal Devon & Exeter following a decision by some Devon GP surgeries to cease providing blood tests for patients managed by hospital consultants.
Richard Foord MP has demanded action on the shocking number of sewage spills into the rivers and coast around Mid- and East Devon, following last week’s release of data by the Environment Agency.
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
