Compensation scheme announced to support pollack fishermen Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 In breaking news this evening the Secretary of State for DEFRA has issued a Ministerial Directive for a compensation scheme for those fishermen most impacted by the zero total allowable catch decision on pollack which was recommended by the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas last year. The changes left many Cornish fishermen in ports like Mevagissey and Newquay, who have... Local News
Steve Double MP and Cllr Richard Pears continue to press Cornwall Council and GLL over future of Polkyth Sports Hall 21st January 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has secured a meeting with GLL’s Regional Director over the future of Polkyth Leisure Centre’s... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes launch of EU Settled Status Scheme 21st January 2019 The EU Settled Status Scheme allowing EU citizens who live and work in the UK to remain has opened for registration. Today’s launch represents a generous offer... Local News
Steve Double MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment 21st January 2019 Last week Steve Double, Member of Parliament fir St Austell and Newquay signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his... Local News
Statement on vote on Withdrawal Agreement 15th January 2019 In Parliament tonight I voted against the Withdrawal Agreement for our Leaving the EU.” “The result was 432 against to 202 for.” “This result shows the strength... Local News
Consultation to extend plastic bag charge is welcomed by Steve Double MP 7th January 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the recent announcement by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Michael Gove... Local News
Consultation on Changing Places Toilets a vital step towards increasing accessibility for severely disabled people says Steve Double MP 7th January 2019 The recent announcement by the Government on proposals to make Changing Places Toilets for people with severe disabilities mandatory in new large public... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes launch of NHS Long Term Plan 7th January 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed today’s launch of the NHS Long Term Plan, a 10-year plan laying out how the NHS will... Local News
Steve Double MP welcomes ‘Lucy’s Law’ ban of third part sales of puppies and kittens 7th January 2019 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has welcomed the recent announcement by the Government that it will be banning third party sales... Local News
Steve Double MP is supporting the Warm and Safe Homes campaign to help people struggling this winter 21st December 2018 Steve Double, Member of Parliament for St Austell and Newquay, has pledged to help end misery of cold homes in the South West. The most recent Excess Winter... Local News