I’ve teamed up with Argyle Community Trust to offer 30 free spaces at a football roadshow in Manadon on Thursday. Access to sport is close to my heart. But we know far too many families in Plymouth struggle to meet the costs. Sign up to Fred’s Football for All: officialsoccerschools.co.uk/argyle/pl1-man…

Football roadshow tomorrow, Thursday 29 August. I’ve teamed up with Argyle Community Trust because we know that many families struggle to meet the costs of accessing sport. A few spaces left, free to any young people on Free School Meals living in my patch: officialsoccerschools.co.uk/argyle/pl1-man…

In high spirits today meeting Norma and many others at St Budeaux Church Community Hall Soup Lunch. My mushroom soup was delicious, but the friendly atmosphere was even better. Thank you to Liz and the team for inviting me.

What an incredible day with Argyle Community Trust and 60 football-mad boys and girls in Plymouth. I’m delighted that as part of my Football for All campaign we could put this on. Every young person deserves the opportunity to play, to get training and enrichment. They are our future.

Great meeting this morning for Plymouth MPs and Council leadership. Working cross-party and across local and national government to make sure we get our fair share. Rebecca Smith MP Tudor Evans Plymouth City Council Tracey Lee Luke Pollard MP

Today in my second advice surgery, this time in Southway Library, residents brought up: - Idea of an “Elizabeth Medal” for those wounded on active duty. - Prescribing physical exercise for folks to prevent illness as we get older. - Deploying a fleet of vessels across the

Great to meet Sam, one of our amazing and selfless Police Community Support Officers. The public service principles of our police staff are second to none. Thank you Sam.

“Football crazy Plymouth MP on a mission to get kids into sport” Through sport, children can attain skills they need for life. The former Royal Marine, a keen footballer, has launched a campaign called Football for All, with some of the most disadvantaged youngsters in his

Today is Merchant Navy Day, a time to remember the bravery and sacrifice of our merchant seafarers. In Plymouth, we are proud of our historic and ongoing ties to the merchant navy, and we remember those who have laid down their lives. I pay tribute to merchant seafarers, as

I was glad to host an event for Network Rail in Parliament this morning. I asked staff about the future of trains to Plymouth and the far South West. Upgrades to the national network must improve links to the South West too.

⚽ I spoke to ITV News West Country about the launch of my Football for All campaign. I want every child in Plymouth to be able to enjoy playing sports regardless of their background. Excellent to team up with Argyle Community Trust for the launch. More to come soon - so watch this space.

Yesterday, I delivered my Maiden Speech in Parliament. I started by talking about community power and the fantastic work of our local community groups to drive change and build hope. I want to use my position as your MP to empower our community to affect change and generate

Mayflower Medical Group. Yesterday I met with the new provider, Fuller and Forbes Primary Care Group. They took over the five surgeries in April this year on a ten-year contract from NHS Devon, and are restructuring. I was able to raise the concerns of residents who have been

It was a pleasure to welcome MP for Plymouth Moor View Fred Thomas MP to Manadon Sports & Community Hub to talk about the launch of his Football for All campaign. It was great to discuss our shared visions and values for removing barriers to participation and providing opportunities for all 💚

Brilliant to see Plymouth Labour Councillors and activists out campaigning today 🌹

Its great to see the power of community highlighted in Fred Thomas MP's speech in Parliament this week. It's time for people centred politics: right-here.org/asks/ #CommunityPoweredParliament

Thank you We're Right Here: the campaign for community power for picking up on my maiden speech talking about how we must put people and communities at the heart of policy. Looking forward to working with you and @FutuGovForum & Power to Change on this agenda I will also support Local Trust and Community Wealth Fund