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Richard Foord MP
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Liberal Democrat MP for Honiton & Sidmouth

Contact: Richard.Foord.MP@parliament.uk
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This week I have:
Graphic with an orange background and blue bands going from right to left. On the top-left is a circular image of Richard Foord sat on a chair looking toward other people out of shot. On the top-right is text reading “Richard Foord MP Demanding better for Honiton & Sidmouth”. Below the text is an outline of Devon filled with the Devon flag, and a Liberal Democrat logo. On the left of the graphic is a translucent box and five chevrons acting as bullet points. Each point reads: - Attended a remembrance service at Axminster - Called for "policy costs" to be removed from energy bills (paid for by a tax on banks) - Spoke in support of stronger safeguards against foreign interference in our politics - Urged the Govt to press ahead with the new version of the Sustainable Farming Incentive - Advocated for more affordable bus services in rural Devon
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Here’s what I’ve been up to over the past week:
Graphic with an orange background and blue bands going from right to left. On the top-left is a circular image of Richard Foord sat on a chair looking toward other people out of shot. On the top-right is text reading “Richard Foord MP Demanding better for Honiton & Sidmouth”. Below the text is an outline of Devon filled with the Devon flag, and a Liberal Democrat logo. Underneath these are two images of Richard with other people. On the left of the graphic is a translucent box underneath "3rd - 10th November 2025" and five chevrons acting as bullet points. Each point reads: - Wrote about the civilians who defended our nation too - Called on the Government to invest in rail infrastructure in the South West - Made the case for foreign aid to be spent keeping people safe in their region, not on asylum hotels - Took evidence at the Foreign Affairs Committee about the UK’s stance on climate, ahead of COP30 - Attended the Remembrance Sunday service at Sidmouth
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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The @libdems.org.uk have long said UK-made arms should not end up in countries with poor human rights records. Ministers should work across Government to prevent arms falling into the wrong hands.
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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The new Duty of Candour will place obligations on all government employees. Yet some handle classified material, and the public will expect proper Parliamentary oversight.
November 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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The Government accepted most of the Foreign Affairs Committee recommendations on the Israel-Palestine conflict. The UK must go beyond sending aid; we need to help bring about a lasting peace.
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Residents in Seaton’s Pebble Beach development were subject to charges from Firstport, even before the new estate was handed over. It turns out that Seaton residents are not alone in being subject to unreasonable demands from property management companies.
November 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Headlight dazzle can be dangerous and can make people nervous about driving in the dark. We need regulation that helps drivers to see the road ahead without endangering other road users.
November 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Here's a snapshot of what I got up to last week:
Graphic with an orange background and blue bands going from right to left. On the top-left is a circular image of Richard Foord sat on a chair looking toward other people out of shot. On the top-right is text reading “Richard Foord MP Demanding better for Honiton & Sidmouth”. Below the text is an outline of Devon filled with the Devon flag, and a Liberal Democrat logo. Underneath these are two images of Richard with other people. On the left of the graphic is a translucent box underneath "27th - 31st October 2025" and five chevrons acting as bullet points. Each point reads: - Wrote in the Herald about the Ottery Tar Barrells event - Spoke in a debate on regulating car headlight dazzle - Voted against Nigel Farage’s baby-and-bathwater Bill to remove the UK from the ECHR - Discussed future of Seaton Hospital with Chair of the Steering Committee - Called for electricity prices to be decoupled from price of wholesale gas, to boost renewables and save consumers money
November 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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75 years ago, the House of Commons chamber reopened after its destruction during the Second World War. This week, I joined MPs of all parties to commemorate this anniversary, which serves as a reminder of the need to maintain and renew our democratic values.
A photo of the Commons Chamber looking toward the Speaker's Chair, with MPs lined up among the benches facing toward the camera. In the front row are the party leaders: Robin Swann, Liz Saville-Roberts, Sir Ed Davey, Sir Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, Nigel Farage, and Stephen Flynn, with the Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, between Starmer and Badenoch
October 31, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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I like to think Trump proposed meeting Putin in Budapest with full knowledge of assurances that the US, UK and Russia made in 1994, in the Budapest Memorandum. Then again, I am good at wishful thinking when it comes to the US and the international order.
October 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Last Friday, I joined Alison, Vicky, and Charlotte for a sneak preview of some of the exhibits that we can enjoy at Kennaway House. I was particularly impressed by the contribution of primary school artists to The SW Academy of Fine & Applied Arts Open Exhibition in Sidmouth until 8th November.
A photo of four people standing in an exhibition space behind brightly painted model donkeys. There are three women in the photo with Richard Foord on the right. All are looking toward the camera and smiling
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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It is right that sex offender Hadush Kebatu has now been deported. This debacle has brought to light failings in the prison service under the last Government and this one.
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Decoupling energy prices from the wholesale gas price would benefit consumers, businesses, and our environment.
October 29, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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This week I have:
Graphic with an orange background and blue bands going from right to left. On the top-left is a circular image of Richard Foord sat on a chair looking toward other people out of shot. On the top-right is text reading “Richard Foord MP Demanding better for Honiton & Sidmouth”. Below the text is an outline of Devon filled with the Devon flag, and a Liberal Democrat logo. Underneath these are two images of Richard with other people. On the left of the graphic is a translucent box underneath "20th-24th October 2025" and five chevrons acting as bullet points. Each point reads: - Reiterated in Parliament my opposition to the Government’s digital ID - Urged the Govt to take preventive action on small boat crossings, and stop spending the aid budget on hotels - Paid tribute to servicemen who died in the Korean War, including from East Devon - Held a surgery at Kennaway House in Sidmouth - Congratulated Sidmouth College students for their 20km sponsored walk
October 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Congratulations to Sidmouth College students for completing the 20km sponsored walk today. Cardiac Risk in the Young is a great charity to have raised money for - and it is amazing that Sidmouth College pupils have raised thousands of pounds.
A photo of four people standing outside in front of some trees and tables with different signs on them. Three of the people are students dressed for a sponsored walk, second from left is Richard Foord. All four are looking to the camera
October 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The Great South West conference of businesses last Friday showed the potential of our region, regardless of any devolution "settlement" from London. Successive governments have failed to recognise the potential of the West Country.
October 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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There are pockets of deprivation across the south west. Rather than injecting resources into a tiny number of towns that are electorally contested, the Government should invest in solutions that link up our towns and villages.
October 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Staff and customers of Jhoots pharmacies cannot afford to wait any longer for this situation to be resolved. Government cannot continue to wash its hands of the situation.
October 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Parliament returned from conference recess this week, here’s some of what I’ve been up to
Graphic with an orange background and blue bands going from right to left. On the top-left is a circular image of Richard Foord sat on a chair looking toward other people out of shot. On the top-right is text reading “Richard Foord MP Demanding better for Honiton & Sidmouth”. Below the text is an outline of Devon filled with the Devon flag, and a Liberal Democrat logo. Underneath these are two images of Richard with other people. On the left of the graphic is a translucent box underneath "13th - 17th October 2025" and five chevrons acting as bullet points. Each point reads: - Met with nurses from HospiceUK to learn about their vital work - Challenged the Government’s proposal for digital ID - and the costs for taxpayers - Wrote to the Care Minister calling for Government action on Jhoots pharmacies - Called for more support for farmers affected by bovine TB - Spoke at a business conference at Sandy Park about how to make Westminster work for the Great South West
October 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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We cannot afford for Britain to watch on, as Trump indulges Putin with a meeting once again. The West should be working in concert, to implement sanctions on the Russian economy which bite.
October 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Bovine TB has a devastating effect on farming families when it strikes. Liberal Democrat Rural Spokesperson @sarahdykeld.bsky.social understands this well, as a dairy farmer herself, and as someone who has visited farmers near Seaton recently.
October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It was really good to meet with nurses at @hospiceuk.bsky.social's drop-in yesterday. Hospice staff do fantastic work to support individuals and families. It is past time to end the glaring discrepancies that exist in NHS funding by postcode for hospice services.
A picture of Richard Foord and two nurses in a room in Parliament. The one on the left is wearing a white uniform, and the one in the middle is in dark blue. Both are wearing orange lanyards and the one on the left is holding some leaflets. Behind them are banners advertising HospiceUK
October 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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PMQs today revolved around the term "threat". The Government's 2023 reply to the Intelligence and Security Committee's China report shines a light on it: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6502c3...
October 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Jhoots has not paid wages to some members of its staff for months. I'm glad to hear ministers are tightening the regulatory framework to ensure no pharmacy can conduct its business in this way in the future, but they also need to take a look at the case of Jhoots right now.
October 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Digital ID presents myriad issues. From the Minister's reply, it seems that Government is proposing to do everything "in-house". Simple questions remain: what is the cost, and where would the money come from? Whatever the cost, it would be a waste - they should ditch this flawed proposal.
October 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM