Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP has called for urgent work to be taken to improve broadband accessibility across rural communities and tackle so-called ‘not-spots’, where connectivity is particularly poor.
On Tuesday 19th December in Parliament, Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton & Honiton Richard Foord led the final debate of the year. He raised the challenges facing Cullompton from a lack of investment in transport infrastructure.
Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord has called for urgent work to be undertaken to improve the Exeter-Waterloo railway line in the wake of flash flooding, which saw services between Exeter and Yeovil junction cancelled for ten days.
Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord has tabled a bill in Parliament to increase the powers of the Environment Agency, to give them greater responsibility and new powers to improve reporting on sewage discharges.
A campaign for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores supported by Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord has first major success as Morrisons launch ‘British’ section online.
Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord has expressed concern about older residents being left unable to access their own money as Lloyd Bank announces the end of their mobile banking service from May next year.
Local MP Richard Foord joined with community leaders to open a new Community Banking Hub in Axminster, a year after the town lost their only remaining bank branch.
Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton & Honiton Richard Foord responds to the Autumn Statement
Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord has criticised the Conservatives for continuing to take the South West for granted as the third round of Levelling-up funding saw just three projects having their bid approved, with no additional cash for Cornwall.
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
