Simon Jupp: 'Sidmouth's Banking Hub is now open'
Simon Jupp MP writes about the opening of the new banking hub in the former Joules store on New Street in Sidmouth.
Simon Jupp column: 'Men’s Sheds are saving lives'
For many, being in good company is key to being happy. Spending that meaningful time with family or friends to have a laugh and forget any worries, or to talk about them. But not everyone has that blessing in life. Loneliness can affect anyone and everyone, with a big hit on personal health and wellbeing.
Simon Jupp: 'A win for Hospiscare and disappointed to see Halifax closing'
It is welcome that Hospiscare is receiving an extra £480,000 from NHS Devon to boost its budget for the next year following persistent campaigning and my debate in Parliament earlier this year.
Simon Jupp: 'Pressing the chancellor for road repairs and hospitality support'
Devon’s pubs are the best. They bring local people together at the heart of their communities over delicious drinks (cider please) and proper pub grub.
‘East Devon farmers deserve fair practices from supermarkets’
Farmers in East Devon work around the clock to keep great quality food on our plates.
Simon Jupp: ''Pressing for progress on a much-needed new school'
The drier weather this week is a welcome relief.
Simon Jupp: 'We owe deepest thanks to those involved in Storm Ciarán clean up'
Being back home in Sidmouth last week, I know how hard Storm Ciarán hit our part of Devon.
Simon Jupp: ' Banking hubs will help protect access to cash'
A few weeks ago, I lost my bank card. After reporting it lost to my bank, I had to rely on that tried and tested form of payment – cash.
Simon Jupp: ‘I promise to always fight to protect our local NHS’
We are certainly blessed to have fantastic community hospitals in East Devon. Exmouth, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary, Honiton, Seaton and Axminster community hospitals alongside Seachange in Budleigh Salterton and the multi-million pound Exeter Nightingale Hospital all help take the pressure off the RD&E and provide services for people closer to home.
'My career in local radio led me into politics’
As a kid, I remember staying up late listening to the radio under the bed covers. My parents bought me a world radio and I loved listening to radio stations from across the globe.
