Sarah Newton at Indonesian Parliament Friday, 28 February, 2020 Sarah Newton joined the Westminster Foundation for Democracy programme in Indonesia, representing the Conservative Party. The programme is a collaboration with women MPs and representatives of political parties in Indonesia who are working to improve female representation in Indonesia’s democracy as well as openness and accountability in the democratic processes. Sarah highlighted the importance... Articles
Last chance to sign Sarah Newton MPs petition to be presented in Parliament on 19 June 30th May 2019 Local MP Sarah Newton is a member of the Conservative Environment Network's (CEN) Parliamentary Caucus that champions decarbonisation and conservation in... Articles
Train services in Cornwall double 20th May 2019 Train services between Plymouth and Penzance are set to double today [Monday 20 May], as part of Great Western Railway’s new May timetable. To be operated by... Articles
Government Unveils New Support for Survivors of Domestic Abuse 13th May 2019 Today, in Parliament I welcomed this announcement. I join Women’s Aid and SafeLives in welcoming this significant step in ending the postcode lottery of support... Articles
Gove delivers legislation to ban wild animals in circuses 1st May 2019 Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today (1 May) announced a new Bill to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. Some of the animals which... Articles
Sarah Newton MP calls on local organisations to bid for a share of £30 million to develop design proposals for smart local energy systems 30th April 2019 UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £30 million to develop designs for smart local energy systems that make the best use of innovative technologies... Articles
Sarah Newton MP supports new Bill mandating the UK reduce carbon emissions to net zero 26th April 2019 Local MP Sarah Newton has today announced her support for a 10 Minute Rule Bill, due to be tabled on 30 April by Alex Chalk MP, mandating that the UK reach net... Articles
Sarah Newton presses Minister to publish Green Finance Strategy 24th April 2019 Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday (23rd April) local MP Sarah Newton said: “Cornwall and the wider south-west have clean growth at the heart of our... Articles
New map to boost disabled passengers’ confidence to take the train 17th April 2019 Today, the rail industry is launching a new interactive map that will make it easier for passengers to find out about accessibility at stations. The so-called... Articles
Multi-million pound collaborative bid success for new Institute of Technology for the South West 10th April 2019 A multi-million pound bid to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the South West has been successful, it has been... Articles