Simon Jupp

Simon Jupp MP re-elected as chair of group championing hospitality and tourism in Parliament

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has been unanimously re-elected as Chair of the Hospitality & Tourism All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), a cross-party group of politicians championing the hospitality and tourism industry in Parliament.

During the group’s annual general meeting on the 19th of March which coincided with English Tourism Week, Simon Jupp MP, who has been chair of...

Simon Jupp MP welcomes million-pound flood management funding from government for River Otter and River Sid

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, has welcomed the announcement made by Flooding Minister Robbie Moore MP of over £1.4m to help reduce flood risks around the River Sid and River Otter.

Following the major flooding experienced by local towns and villages last May, the East Devon MP has been working with the government to secure extra investment into flood management schemes in East Devon...

Simon Jupp MP calls for extra funding to repair Devon’s roads

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, met with the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt MP, in Parliament on 31st January to ask for further funding to resurface and repair Devon’s roads.

Highlighting the concerns raised with him by residents across East Devon, Simon Jupp MP outlined the challenges facing Devon’s roads which are coming to the end of their service life, especially in more rural areas....

Simon Jupp MP visits new Royal Marines Charity HQ at Lympstone Commando Training Centre

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, met with Simon Wright QGM, Chief Operating Officer of RMA - The Royal Marines Charity, at the Lympstone Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) on the 22nd of September to tour their new headquarters at The CHAMP Building.

The CHAMP Building was a £1.4 million project completed after 13 weeks of construction in July of this year. The funding to...

Simon Jupp MP sets sights on poor internet providers in campaign for better broadband

East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp has continued his campaign for better broadband by collecting information on internet speeds so he can demand action from internet providers.

Using a short survey found on his website, East Devon residents and businesses are recommended to test their broadband service through consumer choice website ‘Which?’ and submit their download speeds to Simon Jupp MP...

East Devon MP joins Deaf Academy student council for accessibility roundtable

Simon Jupp MP met with the Deaf Academy student council on the 12th of May to discuss accessibility for young people in the Deaf community.

The Deaf Academy is a leading educational facility based in Exmouth which provides specialist teaching and care to 9- to 25-year-olds who are Deaf with accompanying additional needs.

Following a personal invitation from the student...

East Devon MP Simon Jupp visits Exmouth Hospital

East Devon’s MP visited Royal Devon University Healthcare’s (RDUH) Exmouth Hospital to celebrate the million-pound refurbishment works at the site.

At Exmouth Hospital, Simon Jupp MP met with RDUH Divisional Director Community Services Zoe Harris, RDUH Locality Business Manager Tina Slade, and NHS Property Services Facilities Manager James Unwin.

Simon Jupp MP was greeted at...

East Devon MP welcomes major investment to upgrade East Devon’s sewage system

Multi-million-pound plans to upgrade East Devon’s sewage system has been announced by the Water Minister, Rebecca Pow MP.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has asked water companies to accelerate investments between now and 2025 to tackle storm overflow discharges, reduce nutrient pollution from treatment works, and address water resilience challenges.

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Simon Jupp MP selected to stand for Honiton & Sidmouth

On Saturday 18th February 2023, Simon Jupp MP was selected by Conservative Party members to stand in the new Honiton & Sidmouth constituency at a meeting held at the Sidmouth Conservative Club.

Simon Jupp MP, said: "I am delighted to have been selected by Conservative Party members to stand for the new Honiton & Sidmouth constituency at the next general election.

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Multi-million pound investment secured to Level Up Exmouth

After years of campaigning by East Devon’s MP Simon Jupp, Exmouth will receive £15.7 million from the government’s Levelling Up Fund.

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove MP, announced today that the bid submitted by Devon County Council was successful and will receive the full amount requested.

The multi-million-pound funding will...

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