Changes to how we diagnose diseases in the UK using smart data could see 22,000 fewer people dying from cancer each year by 2033 & at least 50,000 people each year diagnosed at an early stage of prostate, ovarian, lung or bowel cancer.

The call for applications for Round 5 of the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) in England is now open. At least £40 million is available in this funding round which covers the period 2019-20 to 2020-21. To date the CCF in England has provided 131 projects with £132 million of funding.

Victims of stalking need far greater protection & the #StalkingProtectionBill(second reading Jan 19th) would introduce #StalkingProtectionOrders to stop stalkers contacting victims directly or indirectly. Breaching a SPO would be a criminal offence.

Christmas Card Competition

Thank you to all the school children who took part in my Christmas Card Competition; there were some wonderful entries and it was very hard to choose a winner.

30 Hours Free Childcare

I am delighted that the Government met its commitment to launch 30 hours free childcare earlier this year.

Local Councils are consulting on a proposal to form one new Council to cover the areas currently served by South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils.

On 9th September, the Dartmouth & Kingswear Branch hosted a brilliant Ploughman's Lunch with Dr Sarah Wollaston as their guest speaker.

Great team effort out campaigning in Preston this morning - Kevin Foster and Party Chairman, Patrick McLoughlin, with Sarah Wollaston -

WINNING IN PAIGNTON!

Thanks to all the team for coming to help - over 25 of you, supporters, Councillors, Mayor and some new young members.

We are pleased to report that we had a very successful and informative evening last week with our local Conservative M.E.P. , Ashley Fox.