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I have just been elected joint Chair of the All-Party Group that specialises in gardening and horticulture. It is a an important subject within the constituency for individual residents, professional growers and educationalists alike. I am … [Read more...] about Digging for victory

The views may be to die for, but the living is far from easy if you rely upon farm income on the uplands and hills. It is, in short, a hard life. The people who do it also love what they do and are following a proud tradition. Many families … [Read more...] about Exmoor’s Hill Farmers

This has been my first full week back at Westminster since the General election - and already a busy one. With a Conservative Government and an array of new ministers I see it as an important part of my job to put the case for local issues … [Read more...] about My Westminster week

If your phone rings and the caller claims to be from the local council (or the county council or the NHS) you have every right to be a cautious. Politely ask for their name and telephone number. Unfortunately not everyone is honest. … [Read more...] about Bogus callers

Watchet is a wonderful place, though in need of regular TLC. Thankfully Watchet has more than its fair share of forward thinking citizens with imaginative ideas. When glitzy plans for an "Urban Splash" development bit the dust the town's … [Read more...] about Help to make a Splash