BETTER FLOOD DEFENCES
East Devon was hit by severe flooding earlier this year.
The outstanding @libdems.org.uk MP, Richard Foord highlighted to the Deputy Prime Minister, the need for more investment in flood defences in Devon.
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LOCAL AUTHORITY CHILDREN'S SERVICES
On 27/1/26, the Lib Dems MP, Richard Foord compared the Devon County Council Inadequate Ofsted last year to London Councils' good and outstanding ones. He highlighted what the Lib Dems inherited in May 2025 and funding issues.
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SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES - HOSPITALITY SECTOR
On 27/1/26, @libdems.org.uk MP, Richard Foord spoke in parliament about the effects that the government's business rates are having on hoteliers in Sidmouth.
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RURAL BROADBAND
Constituents across #ExmouthandExeterEast have expressedd concerns about difficulties they've had with broadband.
On 27/1/26, @libdems.org.uk MP, Richard Foord spoke on behalf of his constituents about the effects it's having on their businesses.
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SOUTH WEST WATER
Please sign our petition if you agree that water companies should be transferred into public benefit companies.
www.libdems.org.uk/stop-sewage#...
WATER WHITE PAPER - SOUTH WEST WATER
On 21/1/26, @libdems.org.uk MP Richard Foord spoke in parliament about the increase in water bills & requested for South West Water to be mutually owned by customers.
The former East Devon Tory MP works for South West Water.
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MIDDLE EAST
The outstanding Liberal Democrats MP for Honiton and Sidmouth , Richard Foord, who is a former Army Major has provided his insight into the situation in the Middle East.
A US president has decided to ‘light the blue touch paper’ once again.
We need a British government that will shield us from the consequences.
#Iran #MiddleEast #USstrikes
www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/2590201...
STOP PLANS TO MAKE IT EASIER TO BUILD IN FLOOD-HIT AREAS
Constituents across #ExmouthandExeterEast are welcome to sign the petition to stop plans to make it easier to build in flood-hit areas. ⬇️
Storm Chandra made plain the need to bolster flood protections. Yet the Government is proposing to weaken them. That's why I've started a petition calling for flood defences to be strengthened, before more communities are submerged.
www.richardfoord.org.uk/new/campaign...
UNPAID CARERS
On 20/11/25, the outstanding @libdems.org.uk MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, Richard Foord spoke in parliament about the need for more support to unpaid carers in East Devon.
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FLY TIPPING
On doorsteps, residents in #ExmouthandExeterEast have complained about flytipping on Woodbury Common & elsewhere in our constituency.
The @libdems.org.uk MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, Richard Foord has requested more rural police to combat this crime.
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PARKINSON'S DISEASE
On 17/11/25, the outstanding @libdems.org.uk MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, Richard Foord emphasised the need for getting diagnosis and rapid neurology appointments.
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STANDARDS IN PUBLIC OFFICE
On being elected, @libdems.org.uk MP, Richard Foord stressed the importance of standards in public office which had been lacking in previous Tory government.
On 3/11/25, he contributed to the Public Office Accountability Bill debate.
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STANDARDS IN PUBLIC OFFICE
Richard Foord is @libdems.org.uk MP for Honiton and Sidmouth: "People expect a certain level of values and standards that haven't been met in recent months and years. I'll try and uphold values and standards that haven't been present."
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STANDARDS IN PUBLIC OFFICE
Residents in the former East Devon constituency will remember that their former Conservative MP's campaign manager, OIiver Kerr turned out to be a website cheat. Constituents understand he's now working in Dubai.
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NHS
The Liberal Democrats MP for Honiton & Sidmouth, Richard Foord champions the NHS and is campaigning to ensure that his constituents have access to community hospitals.
Minor Injuries Units are crucial to supporting rural areas like Devon. I look forward to working with the new Acting Chief Exec of NHS Devon, on the assumption that she too will see the value in protecting the care that is offered at these facilities. www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/2588980...
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Our Armed Forces must always protect British citizens wherever they are in the world.
But tax exiles and influencers who make a living criticising the UK should contribute to the country they still expect to protect them.
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS PETITION TO END THE SEWAGE SCANDAL
South West Water has underperformed for over a decade.
The @libdems.org.uk want to see the water industry reformed. Local environmental experts on company boards, legally binding targets on sewage discharges.
www.libdems.org.uk/stop-sewage
LIBERAL DEMOCRATS PETITION TO END THE SEWAGE SCANDAL
South West Water has underperformed for over a decade.
The @LibDems want to see the water industry reformed. Local environmental experts on company boards, legally binding targets on sewage discharges.
www.libdems.org.uk/stop-sewage
SOUTH WEST WATER COURT CASE
The @libdems.org.uk MP, Caroline Voaden: “Last summer, the government started to overhaul our water industry by promising to abolish Ofwat. They must go much further & faster. This industry must be properly regulated & held to account.”
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STANDARDS IN PUBLIC OFFICE
The @libdems.org.uk MP Richard Foord is the MP for Honiton & Sidmouth: "People expect a certain level of values & standards that they’ve not seen in recent months & years."
Former East Devon Tory MP is now working for South West Water.
www.itv.com/news/westcou...
STUDENT LOANS AND REPAYMENTS
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Our plan to fix student finance would save graduates up to £14,000.
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NHS IN THE SOUTH WEST
On doorsteps in #ExmouthandExeterEast, constituents inform us about the long waiting times for appointments.
On 11/6/2025, Richard Foord called on the government to increase more funding due to the demographic.
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MIDDLE EAST
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