Sir Hugo Swire MP has recognised the vital role that South West farmers are contributing to the economy, the countryside and food production as he pledged to Back British Farming at an event in Westminster this week.  

Commenting on the proposed merger between Devon and Cornwall Police and Dorset Police, East Devon's Member of Parliament, Sir Hugo Swire MP, said:

Yesterday, the government announced a further £40 million to support communities along Britain’s coastline.

East Devon's Member of Parliament, Rt. Hon Sir Hugo Swire MP, has gained clarification from the Environment Secretary that the Government "will not dilute its high environmental standards on leaving the EU".

HUGO SWIRE BACKS BROADBAND 2.0’ REPORT

14387 broadband connections in East Devon are not getting the proposed minimum broadband download speed, according to a new report from the British Infrastructure Group of MPs (BIG) co-signed by Hugo Swire MP.

Conservative Sir Hugo Swire has retained his seat as East Devon’s MP for a fifth term with a majority of over 8,000 votes.

East Devon’s declaration was announced just before 4am after a 73.4 per cent turn out.

As part of the General Election campaign, Sir Hugo has been asked a number of questions by the NFU. Read the questions and his responses below: 

If you are elected as an MP, what would be your top priorities nationally and locally over the years to come?

The National Trust, RSPB, Devon Wildlife Trust and the Dorset Wildlife Trust have come together to ask the South West's parliamentary candidates a series of questions about the environment. Read the questions and Sir Hugo's answers below.  

Conservative candidate Sir Hugo Swire has praised the Filo Project - a local provider of high quality day care for people living with dementia.

This comes after Sir Hugo met a Filo Project group in Exmouth on Friday 28 April.

East Devon MP Sir Hugo Swire visited St Peter’s school, Lympstone, on Friday 28 April.

The MP began his visit by meeting the Head, Charlotte Johnstone, and senior pupils before taking part in a Q&A session with pupils from years 7 and 8.