During the school summer holidays, my family and I have really enjoyed heading out on our bike rides on the Strawberry Line.

Last week’s paper was published on the day that hundreds of local students were receiving their A Level results and this week’s paper coincides with the delivery of GCSE results to hundreds more. I remember my own GCSE and A Level results days very well indeed.

Since becoming your Member of Parliament one of the most challenging local problems that people have sought my help on has been people sleeping rough in our towns and villages.

Sunday 5th August

The Prime Minister and Jackie Doyle-Price outlined plans to implement a new system of consent for organ and tissue donation, saving hundreds of lives each year.

Read more here. 

Monday 6th August 

Wells MP James Heappey is encouraging all GP practices in his constituency to become veteran friendly following the announcement of NHS England’s new national scheme, which was revealed this week.

Burnham-on-Sea MP James Heappey has co-sponsored a new Bill which aims to crack down on the amount of sewage entering our seas.

Wells MP James Heappey has welcomed the news that cannabis-derived medicinal products will soon be available on prescription from clinicians without a Home Office license.

Shepton Mallet MP James Heappey has praised local students taking part in the National Citizens Service (NCS) and is encouraging Somerset residents to support them.

Serving as your Member of Parliament is always an honour but not always straight forward. This week has been one of the hardest of them all.

It's been a pretty fraught week in Westminster and I know from my mailbag that many of you have been following events closely. I know too that for many who voted to leave the EU, the deal that the Prime Minister is proposing seems not to be the Brexit that you thought we were heading for.