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Grammar School Funding in Torbay

Local MP Kevin Foster was delighted to welcome the 3 very proactive Headteachers of our local grammar schools to Westminster this morning. They went on to meet Schools Minister Nick Gibb MP at the Department of Education for an extremely useful hour-long meeting, where they lobbied the Minister and

Kevin Foster MP comments on National Funding Formula

I am aware that both Torquay Girls Grammar School (TGGS) and Torquay Boys Grammar School (TBGS) have asked parents to write to me about the funding formula that is currently being consulted on by the Government.

Kevin Foster MP comments on Supreme Court Brexit Ruling

The Supreme Court today ruled that Parliament must vote on whether the Government can start the Brexit process. This means that the Prime Minister cannot begin talks with the EU over exiting until Parliament gives its backing.

Community Consultation - Paignton Hospital - 26th January at 10am

Local MP Kevin Foster will be in attendance at a meeting of the South Devon and Torbay CCG Board, taking place at 10am in Teign Suite at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Thursday morning.  The consultation outcome - the recommendation to close Paignton Hospital - is the only item on the agenda.

South Devon and Torbay CCG recommend Paignton Hospital closure

South Devon and Torbay CCG has today announced that they are pressing ahead with recommendations close the community hospital in Paignton Local MP Kevin Foster commented on the CCG’s proposals: “I am underwhelmed and very disappointed at these proposals, and with the decision to plough on with clo

Prime Minister confirms further details on Brexit

Local MP Kevin Foster was in the House of Commons Chamber today as the Government spelt out further details of their plans to implement the outcome of the EU Referendum and negotiate for the UK to leave the EU. Commenting on the Prime Minister's speech and the further Government announcements, Kevi

Local MP welcomes 40 primary school children from Paignton to Westminster

Since being elected in May 2015, one of the favourite parts of Kevin's job as the local Member of Parliament is to welcome local primary school children to Westminster. Just about all of our local schools have visited at least once and they do a fantastic job in educating our youngsters about the i

Five Torbay Charities Get a Christmas Bonus As Foster’s Fund Pays Out

Torbay MP, Kevin Foster, played the role of Father Christmas last month as he presented the latest cheques from his “Foster’s Fund” to local charities, giving their great work a real Christmas Bonus. Foster’s Fund is based on the pledge he made before the General Election to oppose the 10% pay rise

Kevin Foster salutes Torbay Normandy Veterans

In the last 18 months since being elected Torbay MP, Kevin has led a campaign to see our gallant Torbay Normandy Veterans awarded the Legion d’Honneurs that they were promised by the Government of France. In a fantastic occasion yesterday at the Livermead Hotel in Torquay, Kevin presented the award

Kevin Foster MP presents Save Our Trains petition

Local MP Kevin Foster took his fight to save the Cross Country train service to the Bay to the heart of Government today. Kevin and his team – assisted by the Herald Express – have gained over 1,500 signatures from Torbay residents and commuters who object to Cross Country trains proposals, and tod