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Simon Jupp MP re-elected as chair of group championing hospitality and tourism in Parliament

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has been unanimously re-elected as Chair of the Hospitality & Tourism All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), a cross-party group of politicians championing the hospitality and tourism industry in Parliament.

During the group’s annual general meeting on the 19th of March which coincided with English Tourism Week, Simon Jupp MP, who has been chair of...

Simon Jupp MP welcomes million-pound flood management funding from government for River Otter and River Sid

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has welcomed the announcement made by Flooding Minister Robbie Moore MP of over £1.4m to help reduce flood risks around the River Sid and River Otter.

Following the major flooding experienced by local towns and villages last May, the East Devon MP has been working with the government to secure extra investment into flood management schemes in East Devon...

Simon Jupp MP calls for extra funding to repair Devon’s roads

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, met with the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt MP, in Parliament on 31st January to ask for further funding to resurface and repair Devon’s roads.

Highlighting the concerns raised with him by residents across East Devon, Simon Jupp MP outlined the challenges facing Devon’s roads which are coming to the end of their service life, especially in more rural areas....

UHP teams up with Plymouth MP for skin cancer awareness campaign

With skin cancer in the Southwest region on the rise University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (UHP) has teamed up with local MP Luke Pollard to talk about his skin cancer diagnosis and treatment, and to raise awareness about prevention and symptoms.

Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and it can come in several forms. These include basal cell carcinoma, squamous...

Simon Jupp MP backs East Devon’s farmers in Downing Street ahead of the Devon County Show

East Devon’s MP met with the Prime Minister in Downing Street this morning ahead of the UK’s Farm to Fork Summit today and the Devon County Show being held later this week.

Simon Jupp MP welcomed new investment and support for British farmers announced today which will help strengthen food security and grow the economy. He also provided feedback from the most recent farmers...

East Devon MP Simon Jupp visits Exmouth Hospital

East Devon’s MP visited Royal Devon University Healthcare’s (RDUH) Exmouth Hospital to celebrate the million-pound refurbishment works at the site.

At Exmouth Hospital, Simon Jupp MP met with RDUH Divisional Director Community Services Zoe Harris, RDUH Locality Business Manager Tina Slade, and NHS Property Services Facilities Manager James Unwin.

Simon Jupp MP was greeted at...

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw visits local mental health crisis service

Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw joins staff at The Moorings, a local service providing help to anyone struggling with their mental health.

The service, which is delivered by Mental Health Matters, provides free mental health support to anyone aged 18 and over and helped over 5,000 visitors last year across three sites in Exeter, Barnstaple, and Torquay.

The Moorings is staffed by a...

Simon Jupp MP selected to stand for Honiton & Sidmouth

On Saturday 18th February 2023, Simon Jupp MP was selected by Conservative Party members to stand in the new Honiton & Sidmouth constituency at a meeting held at the Sidmouth Conservative Club.

Simon Jupp MP, said: "I am delighted to have been selected by Conservative Party members to stand for the new Honiton & Sidmouth constituency at the next general election.

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Exeter Airport

East Devon MP secures financial support for regional airports

Regional airports including Exeter Airport will be able to apply for dedicated financial support after a campaign by East Devon MP Simon Jupp.

The new support package for regional airports in England will provide business rates relief and cover fixed costs up to £8 million per airport.

The scheme will open for applications in January and follows calls by East Devon MP Simon...

Pasties and Poliitics with Plymouth MP

Luke Pollard MP today hosted another in his series of ‘Pastries & Politics’, a round table discussion which aims to bring together people from across Plymouth to discuss key topics and areas of interest for the city. Friday morning's meeting, kindly hosted by Shekinah, bought together key stakeholders to talk about rough sleeping and homelessness in the city.

Discussions reflected...

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