Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has called confirmation from the Department of Health and Social Care that students studying to become paramedics, radiographers and physiotherapists will be among those who will get a £5,000 support payment each year from September ‘

"If, as reported, the Newquay to London route is to be moved back to Gatwick, I share the disappointment of many, but do accept the reasons for this.

The Government has announced a package of measures to support the Flybe airline, which operates the majority of flights to and from Cornwall Airport Newquay.

Cornwall has secured an additional £1,638,600  funding to help families who live with deep-rooted problems.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed confirmation from the Chancellor, Sajid Javid that nearly £3 billion of funding will be provided in 2020 to support farmers once the UK leaves the EU.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has congratulated local D-Day hero and fund raiser Harry Billinge on his recognition in the New Year’s Honours List.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed the return of the NHS Nurses Bursary which was announced earlier this week by Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock MP.

Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay has welcomed today’s Queen Speech as one that delivers for Mid-Cornwall through Brexit and beyond.

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Steve Double, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the pledge from the Secretary of State for Communities that a Conservative Government will help high streets, shopping parades and corner shops.

Ahead of polling day next week the Conservatives have unveiled their plan of action for the first 100 days of a majority Government – contrasting it with the gridlock and uncertainty that would follow the election of a hung parliament on the 12th December.