Cornwall Council votes to send ‘strong message’ to Labour Government over Family Farm Tax Thursday, 28 November, 2024 Cornwall Council has today voted overwhelmingly to object to the Labour Government’s plans for a Family Farm Tax. In a meeting of the Full Council, councillors endorsed a motion brought by Liskeard councillor Nick Craker and seconded by Mevagissey and St Austell Bay councillor James Mustoe that called upon Leader of the council Linda Taylor to write to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food... Local News
Theresa May Visits Cornwall 28th October 2016 Theresa May’s first official visit to the South West as Prime Minister began with a visit to Newquay Airport yesterday. She met with business leaders, including... Local News
Truro and Falmouth MP Welcomes Prime Minister to Cornwall 27th October 2016 Theresa May’s first official visit to the South West as Prime Minister began with a visit to Newquay Airport today. She met with business leaders, including Kim... Local News
Steve Double MP Welcomes News On Heathrow Third Runway 25th October 2016 Today the Government has confirmed that a third runway at Heathrow is the preferred option for airport capacity expansion. This is hugely welcomed and I believe... Local News
Steve Double MP questions Prime Minister on future of European funding for Cornwall 13th October 2016 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has today questioned the Prime Minister in Parliament on the future of European funding for... Local News
Prime Minister Theresa May's Cabinet at 15 July 2016 15th July 2016 The first Cabinet of The Rt Hon Theresa May, MP, Prime Minister as at 15 July. Top Row from the left et seq: Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence Liz... Local News
Prime Minister Theresa May's Cabinet at 15 July 2016 15th July 2016 The first Cabinet of The Rt Hon Theresa May, MP, Prime Minister as at 15 July. Top Row from the left et seq: Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence Liz... Local News
Steve Double MP calls for an end to discrimination against guide dog owners 2nd June 2016 Steve Double MP calls for an end to discrimination against guide dog owners Local News
Steve Double MP: ‘Protect Our Waves APPG to urge Environment Agency to use tighter legal limits on combined sewage overflows’ 25th May 2016 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has today, in his capacity of Chairman for the Protect Our Waves All Party Parliamentary Group... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes Queen’s Speech 18th May 2016 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the content of today’s Queen’s Speech. Local News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News