A VERY Merry Christmas to all and thank you to all who voted in the recent General Election.

A high turnout indicates a healthy democracy and at 77.5 per cent Central Devon’s turnout was 10 per cent ahead of the national average.

I was humbled by my increased majority and increased share of the vote and can assure you that I will continue to fight our corner in Westminster.

There is much to be done now and with a significant majority we are now in a position to move on from the dither and delay of the last Parliament and start to deliver on the people’s priorities.

The economy, education, policing, housing, health, farming, climate change amongst a number of others.

Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas and New Year.

All very best wishes

Mel Stride

Rt Hon Mel Stride MP

MP for Central Devon