Far too many employers are unable to recruit highly skilled staff locally. I will continue to work alongside our schools and colleges to ensure skilled training and apprenticeships are available, to drive social mobility and attainment, making North Devon a great place to work and do business.
Friday it was good to attend the launch of the Devon Housing Commission’s Report. I was the only Devon MP to be a Commissioner, excellently chaired by crossbench peer Lord Best. And whilst lovely to be at the University and see so many graduating students, the report was not such joyous reading