Anne Marie's Weekly Column Monday, 18 March, 2024 A quiet week in Westminster following the budget excitement last week but one full of important announcements. On Tuesday the Prime Minister came out in favour of building new gas-fired power stations to ensure the country’s long-term energy security. While of course the government remains as committed as ever to achieving net zero by 2050, the recent energy crisis has shown that we must approach... Articles
Anne Marie's Weekly Column 6th June 2022 There is a lot of talk about energy at present and I have spoken on several occasions about the immediate work that must be done to address the rising cost of... Articles
Anne Marie's Weekly Column 31st May 2022 This week I know many of us are looking forward to a long weekend of celebrations in honour of Her Majesty and the Platinum Jubilee which marks 70 years on the... Local News
Anne Marie's Weekly Column 23rd May 2022 Last week saw inflation rise to 9%, a forty-year high. This time 2 years ago, the rate was 0.8%. As a country we are seeing prices rise and wages fall. While... Articles
Anne Marie's Weekly Column 16th May 2022 Queen's Speech update Local NewsMediaOpinionsWestminster News
Anne Marie's Weekly Column 9th May 2022 We are a nation of animal lovers, and it is right that animal welfare is currently on the political agenda. Two bills have been making their way through... Articles
Anne Marie's Weekly Column 3rd May 2022 A prosperous and flourishing agriculture sector in Devon and the UK more broadly is in the local and national interest. The current events in Ukraine have... Articles
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Anne Marie's weekly column 20th April 2022 This Easter recess has, I am pleased to say, been busy! Tourists are here filling our guest accommodation and our beaches. That is all good news for our local... Articles