Statement on leaving Government 8th September 2022 It has been a huge honour to serve as a part of Boris Johnson’s government for the past three years. First as PPS to the Health Secretary, as a government whip... Local News
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to receive £5.5million to support rural communities and businesses 5th September 2022 Rural businesses such as farms, wedding venues and pubs will benefit from up to £110 million of funding being allocated today to support countryside communities... Local News
Steve Double MP confirms largest plan in water company history to tackle sewage pollution 26th August 2022 Water Minister and St Austell and Newquay Member of Parliament Steve Double has today confirmed the largest infrastructure programme in water company history to... Local News
Statement on Ofgem energy price cap increase 26th August 2022 “I understand how worrying this will be for many households in Cornwall and am in regular contact with residents on this issue. The Government has already in... Local News
Steve Double MP meets with Housing Minister to make case for further action to tackle housing crisis in Cornwall 22nd July 2022 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell has met with new Housing and Planning Minister, Marcus Jones, to make the case for further action to address... Local News
Steve Double MP statement on appointment as DEFRA Minister 8th July 2022 “They say a week is a long time in politics and this has proven never more true than in the past few days. This afternoon I have been pleased to have accepted... Local News
More Government funding to Great South West 7th July 2022 The Government has confirmed £1.5million of funding to the Great South West, an organisation comprised of the Cornwall and IoS Heart of the South West Local... Local News
Steve Double MP statement on Prime Minister resignation 7th July 2022 “It has been a very challenging week in Parliament. At times like this the Whips Office play a crucial role in ensuring Parliament and our democracy are able to... Local News
Virgin Orbit mission success brings UK launch via Spaceport Cornwall another step closer 4th July 2022 Virgin Orbit’s next satellite launch will take place from the UK, following the success of the “Straight Up” mission, which lifted off from Mojave in California... Local News