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East Devon MP Sir Hugo Swire has called for a comprehensive look into the needs of the fire services after visiting Exmouth fire crews.

At a meeting earlier this evening of the Executive of the East Devon Conservative Association I announced that I would not be standing for re-election as the Member of Parliament. It was my original intention to stand down in 2022, when the next general election was scheduled to be held.

I have consistently voted in Parliament to get us out of the EU to respect the Referendum result – the largest democratic mandate in history – as well as keep all options on the negotiating table.

East Devon's MP has backed a call for a general election while hitting out at MPs who have moved to block a no-deal Brexit.

Sir Hugo Swire released a statement calling for MPs to deliver on the referendum result after voting against a bill to stop the country leaving without a deal.

Following the motion earlier this week by MPs to seize control of the parliamentary agenda, last night I voted against Corbyn's bizarre bill to further delay Brexit by any extension Brussels is minded to give us.

A national campaign to recruit 20,000 new police officers is launched today (Thursday) – urging people to join the police and ‘Be a force for all’.

Hugo said: "Following the motion on Tuesday by MPs to take control of the agenda, last night I voted against Corbyn's bill to further delay Brexit by any extension Brussels gives us.

East Devon will finally start to see fairer funding for our schools, so that every child gets a superb education. 

Secondary schools will be given a minimum of £5,000 per pupil by 2020-21, while primary schools will receive £4,000 per pupil by 2021-22.

Hugo commented: "I am pleased to see the Chancellor has pledged another £30 million for biodiversity, including an expansion of our Blue Belt programme. This is a vital part of our campaign to protect precious marine species like turtles, whales and seahorses".