With an ageing population and an expanding population due to the development of housing sites such as Sherford and Saltram Meadow, local primary care provision is under pressure.
The Government has committed to 6000 more GPs and as a result, 50 million extra GP appointments.
The Great South West partnership has launched an ambitious prospectus for growth, Securing Our Future, that will support the Government’s levelling-up policy by delivering a massive £45 billion boost and 70% increase in the regional economy and creating 190,000 new jobs by 2035.
It is vital that having left the EU, we get the full benefits of controlling our own agricultural policy rather than adhering to the Common Agricultural Policy as set out by the European Union.
Historically the schools in this region have been underfunded and we have pushed hard to persuade the Government to review the national funding formula.
This region has long been a place of excellence for our armed forces, with our Naval Base and Dockyard being centre stage. We are also the home of 3 Commando Royal Marines who make us all so proud.
Last November the 20 year plan for our rail network was submitted to government ministers by the Peninsula Rail Task Force (see www.peninsularailtaskforce.co.uk). It has been very well received.
