I’ll be adding every edition to the space below, so make sure to check back every week!”
π¨ My latest newsletter – What have I been up to? π
Dear North Cornwall: Last weekend (4th July) marked two years since I was elected as your Member of Parliament, and it has been an incredible privilege to serve my constituents so far. Looking back over the past two years, we’ve achieved so much together: securing new investment for Cornwall; standing up for our farmers, fishermen and small businesses; challenging South West Water over sewage dumping; campaigning for better NHS dentistry; protecting our Minor Injuries Units; fighting for better transport and affordable housing; helping thousands of constituents through almost 20,000 casework items – the list goes on. There is of course still so much more to do, but I remain as determined as ever to put North Cornwallβs needs right at the forefront of debates in Parliament, and keep fighting for the issues that matter most to local people here over the years ahead. Thank you for all your kind support so far!
One issue I raised in Parliament this week was the need for much tougher action against animal cruelty. I called on the Government to introduce a complete ownership ban for people convicted of the most serious acts of animal abuse, because I truly believe anyone capable of deliberately torturing or seriously harming an animal should never, ever be trusted with animal ownership again. I also argued that stronger sentencing powers are needed to ensure those responsible face punishments that truly reflect the severity of their crimes.
I also continued my campaign to protect North Cornwall’s volunteer coastguards this week, which is an issue many of you have got in touch about and urged me to keep pushing on. I challenged Ministers over the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s plans to overhaul the way volunteers are compensated. The current payment is modest (Β£11 an hour) but it helps volunteers who already make considerable personal and financial sacrifices to remain available for emergency call-outs. I pressed the Government on whether Ministers had actually consulted coastguards before making these proposals, whether a full impact assessment will now be carried out, and whether alternative approaches could be adopted that protect recruitment and retention. Volunteers perform an essential service for North Cornwall, and need the support and respect they deserve.
Closer to home, I visited Camelford alongside Cornwall Councillor Mark Burnett to discuss the proposed extension of the Camel Trail. This exciting project has the potential to bring many more visitors into the town, increase footfall for local shops and cafΓ©s, and provide a significant boost to Camelford’s high street. We discussed the next stages of the bidding process and how we can continue building the strongest possible case to secure funding for this important investment.
This week I also tabled a Parliamentary motion calling on FIFA to protect the integrity of football following reports of political interference in disciplinary decisions involving the United States national team. Sport should be free from political influence, and decisions affecting the game must remain independent, transparent and fair. I also highlighted the growing problem of excessive ticket prices, because football should remain accessible to ordinary supporters rather than becoming something only a privileged few can afford.
To bring things to a close, the past two years have really reminded me just how much can be achieved by working closely with residents, community groups, local Councillors, small businesses, and other organisations across our constituency. Every campaign, every casework success, and every improvement here begins with people speaking up – which is why anyone with questions, queries, or campaigns for me is welcome to get in touch via ben.maguire.mp@parliament.uk to make sure your voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster.
– Ben Maguire MP γγ
MP for North Cornwall | ben.maguire.mp@parliament.uk
Read Benβs previous updates here:
β¬οΈ Click on a link below to read the update from each week…
3rd July 2026 – click to read newsletter
26th June 2026 – click to read newsletter
19th June 2026 – click to read newsletter
12th June 2026 – click to read newsletter
5th June 2026 – click to read newsletter
29th May 2026 – click to read newsletter
22nd May 2026 – click to read newsletter
15th May 2026 – click to read newsletter
8th May 2026 – click to read newsletter
1st May 2026 – click to read newsletter
24th April 2026 – click to read newsletter
17th April 2026 – click to read newsletter
10th April 2026 – click to read newsletter
3rd April 2026 – click to read newsletter
27th March – 2026 – click to read newsletter
20th March 2026 – click to read newsletter
13th March 2026 – click to read newsletter
6th March 2026 – click to read newsletter
27th February 2026 – click to read newsletter
20th February 2026 – click to read newsletter
13th February 2026 – click to read newsletter
6th February 2026 – click to read newsletter
30th January 2026 – click to read newsletter
23rd January 2026 – click to read newsletter
16th January 2026 – click to read newsletter
9th January 2026 – click to read newsletter
2nd January 2026 – click to read newsletter
26th December 2025 – click to read newsletter
19th December 2025 – click to read newsletter
12th December 2025 – click to read newsletter
5th December 2025 – click to read newsletter
28th November 2025 – click to read newsletter
21st November 2025 – click to read newsletter
14th November 2025 – click to read newsletter
7th November 2025 – click to read newsletter
31st October 2025 – click to read newsletter
24th October 2025 – click to read newsletter
17th October 2025 – click to read newsletter
10th October 2025 – click to read newsletter
3rd October 2025 – click to read newsletter
26th September 2025 – click to read newsletter
19th September 2025 – click to read newsletter
12th September 2025 – click to read newsletter
5th September 2025 – click to read newsletter
22nd August 2025 β click to read newsletter
15th August 2025 β click to read newsletter
8th August 2025 β click to read newsletter
1st August 2025 β click to read newsletter
25th July 2025 β click to read newsletter
18th July 2025 β click to read newsletter
11th July 2025 β click to read newsletter
4th July 2025 β click to read newsletter
27th June 2025 β click to read newsletter
20th June 2025 β click to read newsletter
13th June 2025 β click to read newsletter
6th June 2025 β click to read newsletter
30th May 2025 β click to read newsletter
23rd May 2025 β click to read newsletter
16th May 2025 β click to read newsletter
9th May 2025 β click to read newsletter
2nd May 2025 β click to read newsletter
25th April 2025 β click to read newsletter
18th April 2025 β click to read newsletter
11th April 2025 β click to read newsletter
4th April 2025 β click to read newsletter
28th March 2025 β click to read newsletter
21st March 2025 β click to read newsletter
14th March 2025 β click to read newsletter
7th March 2025 β click to read newsletter
28th February 2025 β click to read newsletter
21st February 2025 β click to read newsletter
14th February 2025 β click to read newsletter
7th February 2025 β click to read newsletter
31st January 2025 β click to read newsletter
24th January 2025 β click to read newsletter
17th January 2025 β click to read newsletter
10th January 2025 β click to read newsletter
3rd January 2025 β click to read newsletter
27th December 2024 β click to read newsletter
20th December 2024 β click to read newsletter
13th December 2024 β click to read newsletter
6th December 2024 β click to read newsletter
29th November 2024 β click to read newsletter
22nd November 2024 β click to read newsletter
15th November 2024 β click to read newsletter
8th November 2024 β click to read newsletter
1st November 2024 β click to read newsletter
25th October 2024 β click to read newsletter
18th October 2024 β click to read newsletter
11th October 2024 β click to read newsletter
4th October 2024 β click to read newsletter
27th September 2024 β click to read newsletter
20th September 2024 β click to read newsletter
13th September 2024 β click to read newsletter
6th September 2024 β click to read newsletter
30th August 2024 β click to read newsletter
23rd August 2024 β click to read newsletter
16th August 2024 β click to read newsletter
9th August 2024 β click to read newsletter
2nd August 2024 β click to read newsletter
12th July 2024 β click to read newsletter
Leave a comment