Parliament has now risen for the Summer Recess. I am looking
forward to spending time in Mid-Cornwall out and about visiting as many people
as possible in order to continue to understand the local and national issues
that are important to you as well over August.
Last week was an interesting and important one in Parliament
and for the whole country.
On Tuesday we saw the outcome of the Conservative Party
leadership contest, with Boris Johnson elected and subsequently becoming Prime
Minister the next day. It was good to
see a high turnout from voters as well as Boris getting a clear majority –
winning by 2 to 1.
Boris now has a clear mandate from the Party following this
contest and it is now time for the Conservative Party, both in Parliament and
across the UK to unite behind the leader we have chosen and deliver for our
country.
In Parliament on Thursday we saw, in his first statement to
the House of Commons, the fresh direction and positive leadership he has
brought.
Of course the big issue of the day continues to be Brexit,
and Boris has committed to getting Brexit done by 31st October, with a great
new deal for Britain. But he has also been clear that Britain needs to be
prepared for a no deal, as the best way to get a great new deal.
It’s not just about Brexit though, and there are a number of
other policies Boris has that I share his enthusiasm for.
First is the hiring of 20,000 new police officers and giving
them the powers to keep our streets safe.
Properly funding our schools so that every child gets more
guaranteed minimum funding, regardless of where they live.
Making sure people start seeing the £20 billion in new NHS funding,
cutting down GP waiting times, and continuing investing in local hospitals.
All of this underpinned by delivering a strong economy to
fund the public services we all rely on.
I was particularly pleased to see he has confirmed support
for rural areas among all of this, to ensure places like Cornwall have their
traditional funding inequalities addressed.
I look forward to working with our new Prime Minister to
continue to ensure the voice of Mid-Cornwall is heard loud and clear in
Westminster.
My team and I are here to serve the whole constituency and
work hard to make a real difference to the lives of everyone needing support.
The office is open to the public Monday – Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm (no
appointment necessary). If there is an issue you would like my assistance on
then please, either visit the office or contact me on either 01726 829379 or
office@stevedouble.org.uk. Additionally, I hold regular, appointment only,
advice surgeries across the constituency. Dates of these can be found at:
www.stevedouble.org.uk/events