James Heappey signs off from Ministry for Defence Wednesday, 27 March, 2024 James Heappey MP has today signed off from his role in the Ministry of Defence as Minister for Armed Forces, after four-and-a-half years in the role. This comes after announcing his intention to stand down as a candidate at the next General Election. He said: "I’ve loved every minute as MinAF in this incredible department. Our Armed Forces & MOD civil servants are the very best of us. Representing... Local News
James Heappey Weekly Column 17th June 2021 It has been a tough week for everyone following the Prime Minister’s announcement that the planned full unlocking for June 21st will now be postponed until July... Local News
STATEMENT: Axbridge Post Office 10th June 2021 I am deeply concerned to hear of Royal Mail’s plans to revisit the requirement to move the Sorting Office in Axbridge. Having spoken to the Post Master and... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 10th June 2021 It seems only right that this week’s column marks the incredible news regarding the £23.6 million investment into Glastonbury from the Government’s Towns Fund... Local News
Glastonbury to receive ‘enormous’ £23.6 million investment from Government Towns Fund 8th June 2021 Glastonbury is one of thirty towns in England to have received its share of more than £700 million to boost the local economy, create jobs, and build back... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 3rd June 2021 This week is National Volunteers’ Week and this past year has shown us more than ever that the community spirit is hugely important in times of struggle. In my... Local News
James Heappey MP visits ‘lifeline’ Morland Community Hub following crucial work throughout pandemic 1st June 2021 Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey made a visit to the Morland Community Hub in Highbridge last week, as the weekly community café returned for the first time... Local News
STATEMENT: Ballot papers in Somerset 21st May 2021 Below is a statement on behalf of myself, Marcus Fysh MP, Rebecca Pow MP and David Warburton MP. Hundreds of thousands of Somerset residents today received... Local News
James Heappey weekly column 20th May 2021 This week has been an incredibly important one for businesses across the country and – of course – in the Wells constituency. As we stepped into step three of... Local News
Wells MP James Heappey welcomes ‘ambitious’ Queen’s Speech which focuses on investment and bouncing back from pandemic 13th May 2021 Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the Queen’s Speech, which focused on creation of jobs, as well as protecting the country’s health, following the... Local News