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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 1h

I am now running a petition calling on the government and Torbay Council to reduce waiting times for identifying, assessing and meeting children's needs. You can sign here: www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/campaigns/se...

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 5h

The Scouts are an amazing institute, helping to build a strong community of young people. I know both my sons benefitted hugely from being part of the scouts and still have many close friends from there. This week I visited the Cub Scouts at 6th Torbay Britannia Sea Scouts.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Getting out and speaking with residents on their doorsteps is one of my favourite parts of representing Torbay. Earlier this week, I joined other Liberal Democrats to speak with residents in Cockington. Sign up to my newsletter: www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/newsletter

Steve Darling MP his guide dog Jennie, canvassing with Liberal Democrats

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A student's academic work is their own intellectual property and must not be used without their consent to train artificial intelligence systems. I have co-signed Tom Gordon's letter to the Secretary of State for Education to stop students from being forced to feed their work into AI training models

Page 1 of a letter from Tom Gordon to the Secretary of State for Education regarding the Protection of students' intellectual property and AI training.

Page two of a letter from Tom Gordon to the Secretary of State for Education regarding the Protection of students' intellectual property and AI training.

Page three of a letter from Tom Gordon to the Secretary of State for Education regarding the Protection of students' intellectual property and AI training.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Torbay Council currently charges £8000 to install and maintain a commemorative bench for 25 years (and £12,000 in some locations). Sign my petition for a new fairer memorial bench policy. www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/campaigns/me...

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Devon Air Ambulance do lifesaving work, but they are currently limited by the facilities they are working from. I have joined MPs across Devon in writing to the government to ask them to support Devon Air Ambulance's plans for a new combined Headquarters and Airbase at Exeter Airport.

This is the letter asking the government to help with the air ambulance new headquarters

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Have you experienced delays with your post? Help me take this up with the regulator by sharing your experiences in the following survey... www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/campaigns/ro... #post #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Congratulations to Jess Ellis, winner of the Carer of the Year award at the Torbay Community Champion Awards 2026. It was a delight to sponsor the awards once again. As someone who is registered blind, alongside my wife, carers are very close to my heart.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Caldwell Post Office has closed. I have written to the Post Office about the closure and have reached out to local businesses in the area to see if they can become an operator. For the time being, the Co-op on Caldwell Lane offers bill payments and top ups at tills, and an ATM for cash.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My next business roundtable is on 30th October, just a couple days after this year’s Budget. If you are keen to attend please email me at steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk. #Business #Torbay

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Torbay Jobs Fair is returning this October. The Jobs Fair will take place in Torquay Town Hall's Assembly Rooms on Friday 16th October. It will start at 9am with a dedicated quiet session for those who need additional support, before doors fully open to the public between 10am and 12:30pm.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Mount Olivet in Paignton has been nominated for a several awards, including Care Home of the Year and Registered Nurse of the Year. Jodie, the Registered Manager, has also been nominated for a Queens Nurse Award. Congratulations to the amazing team at Mount Olivet.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Torbay Hospital are running an event to help people recognise the early signs of skin cancer and understand how to protect their skin. The event will take place at TREC, Torbay Hospital at 5pm on Tuesday the 20th October. To reserve a place, email foundationtrust.tsdft@nhs.net.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Gaia on Winner Street in Paignton is a non-profit CIC community cafe. The pavements outside are still open despite the roadworks, so head down to Gaia to check out their long list of community projects, including a suspended coffee scheme where people can buy a coffee for someone else. #Paignton

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Have you experienced delays receiving post? I have heard from many residents about the poor standard of Royal Mail deliveries across our area. I want to hear first-hand from residents how extensive the problem is. Please respond via the link below: www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/campaigns/ro...

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Royal Mail Delays - Torbay Liberal Democrats

Recently, many residents have been in contact with me about the poor standard of Royal Mail deliveries across our area. Reliable postal services are essential for everything from medical appointments…

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Andy Burnham has announced his plans to fix social care, which will need to be voted on at the next election. Families struggling with a broken social care system cannot afford to wait until then, and social care reform cannot be funded from the pockets of our poorest pensioners.

Ed Davey's letter to the Prime Minister on fixing social care

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There should be criminal penalties for water bosses, not just an £8 million fine for South West Water. South West Water have now received a record fine of £8 million for over 500 spills across Devon and Cornwall. But water companies cannot continue to pay their way out of overseeing destruction.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

My dedicated team and I were delighted to be able to help a constituent who had moved properties and was still charged by the Council for Council tax at her previous property. Thankfully, we were able to secure a full refund and confirmation she would not be charged for future months.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

With nearly 1,500 parkruns across the country, I am pleased to see the success of one of the UK's newest, Cockington Court Parkrun in Torquay. Parkruns are a friendly 5k community event, inviting people to run, jog or walk 5k around a local park. The runs are at 9am every Saturday.

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https://www.parkrun.org.uk/cockingtoncourt/

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The independent pharmacy industry needs urgent support. Currently, 70% of businesses are using personal funds to cover expenses. Last week, I spoke to Lisa Dowrick, independent business owner of Dowrick's Chemists, and Leah Wolf of Community Pharmacy Devon.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Have you been having problems getting your mail through the post? I'm now taking this up with the regulator, after writing to the Minister and Royal Mail, and I will be working with the unions. I am not satisfied with Royal Mail's response so far.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last winter, the custody suite at Torquay Police Station was under threat. I campaigned hard along with many of you to save our custody suite, and was delighted when these plans were halted. I'm now delighted to share with you that Devon and Cornwall Police plan to invest in the custody suite.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Ladies Lounge is a support group for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault in Torbay. After attending one of their regular meetings I was struck by the amazing work they do, sometimes providing the only form of help or family to survivors.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Kent's Cavern is an archaeological gem that should be better known in Torbay and nationally. Last week I met with Rob Cox from Tutor Hotels, the group responsible for the state of the art work at Bodmin Jail, who have similar plans for Kent's Cavern.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Businesses in Torbay have serious concerns about the newly announced tourism tax. I will be continuing to press the government to reconsider this damaging tax. At my Business Community Meeting at TQ Beerworks this week, I shared an update on what might be in the next budget.

Steve with business leaders at TQ Beerworks

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Issues over planning applications and anti-social behaviour came up during my constituency surgery in Paignton this week. I am always happy to meet constituents and to solve their issues. If you have a problem, please do not hesitate to email me at steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk. #Torbay

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you want to learn more about events in our community or are interested in politics, you can do both by signing up for my weekly email newsletter. Inside, you'll find extra details on what's been happening in politics this week: www.torbaylibdems.org.uk/newsletter

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Steve Darling MP Newsletter - Torbay Liberal Democrats

Sign up below for weekly email updates from Steve Darling MP. These updates include information on Steve's work for Torbay this week, local news, and other important local topics. Steve's newsletter…

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Mount Olivet Care Home do incredible work caring for residents. They have built a word-of-mouth reputation for being one of the best care providers, and have just been nominated for a national care home award and Nurse Manager Jodie Nelder has been nominated for a Queens Nurse Award.

Steve Darling MP with staff from Mount Olivet

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I was pleased to meet with Alistair Handyside, Chair of PASC UK (Professional Association of Self Caterers) and Chair of the South West Tourism Alliance, and Ben Spier, Director of PASC UK, at Liberal Democrat Party Conference to discuss the potentially damaging tourist tax and support for tourism.

Steve Darling MP and Jennie, Alistair Handyside and Ben Spier

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Teachers are integral to a child's development. The government urgently needs to support teachers. At Liberal Democrat Party Conference, I was pleased to meet the NEU. We also discussed the SEND white paper and the impact this could have on Torbay's already failing provision.

Steve Darling MP meeting with the NEU (National Education Union) at Conference

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Torbay has only 152 MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certified heat pumps, ranking 520th out of all UK constituencies. At Liberal Democrat Party Conference, I met with the MCS Foundation to discuss this statistic and what can be done by the Government to help households.

Steve Darling MP and Jennie, meeting with the MCS Foundation at Liberal Democrat Party conference, holding a sign saying "Lower Energy Prices"

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Successive governments have denied WASPI Women the justice they are due. I have long supported the WASPI campaign, so I was pleased to attend their stall at Conference. I will continue to fight for WASPI women and push the Government to finally give them the compensation they deserve.

Steve Darling MP with WASPI campaigners at Liberal Democrat Conference

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Too many people in this country are struggling with their water bills. Independent Age are currently running a petition for more affordable water bills with a fair water social tariff. You can sign their petition here: campaigns.independentage.org/page/187255/... #Water #Bills

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Excited to hold my next meeting with local businesses this Thursday, ahead of next month's budget. Many great local business leaders have already signed up to attend, so if you are missing an invite and want to come, please email steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk

the poster reads english riviera business community pre budget meeting, Steve Darling MP, 24th September 2026 5:15-6:30pm to get the location RSVP to steve.darling.mp@parliament.uk

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Active Devon work to widen access to sports and leisure facilities for some of the most deprived communities in our Bay. It was a pleasure to showcase their work to the Minister for Tourism and Sports last week.

Steve and the Minister with others from Active Devon

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Torbay Business Network gathers businesses together to discuss ideas and voice concerns. At last week's Torbay Business Network lunch I discussed the fact that many businesses are struggling to employ young people with Ben Pountney from South Devon College.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Surfers Against Sewage, Paddle UK, Rewilding Britain and the Marine Conservation Society do an amazing job of keeping our beaches clean and keeping people safe, both across the country and in Torbay. This Liberal Democrat Conference I enjoyed participating in a Beach Clean in Brighton.

Steve with a large group of people on the beach holding a banner which reads end sewage pollution

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Torbay on the Move supports and encourages Torbay residents to be more physically active. Alongside the Minister for Tourism and Sports I met with Active Devon, Sports England, Torbay Council and Healthscape CIC recently to speak about promoting sports in Torbay.

Steve and the others members of Torbay Sport with the minister

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

It was a privilege to join the Carers Trust panel at Lib Dem Autumn Conference to discuss Securing Fair Futures for Young Carers. My sons grew up as young carers supporting my wife and I is registered blind, so this is an issue that is very personal to me. Young carers deserve far more support.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Laurence Traverso owns and operates Torquay Coastal Gin. TCG is the only operating gin distillery in the Bay Area. Laurence's gin is exported all around the world, from Edinburgh to Tokyo. I spoke to Laurence last week about the tax burden on small producers.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The roadworks on Dartmouth Road have caused chaos for many across Torbay. After many residents raised this issue with me, I contacted Torbay Council and Stagecoach about this, which is why I am pleased to see that these roadworks will be postponed next Wednesday until the October Half Term.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This year Torbay has seen growth in its tourism economy; however we are still not back to pre-Covid levels. After inviting the Minister for Tourism, Stephanie Peacock, to visit Torbay, I was delighted to welcome the Minister to Babbacombe Downs.

Steve, Minister Stephanie Peacock, Roger and Alistair Handyside

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

EF International Language Campus and the students that they bring here is a big part of what makes Torbay special. As a child I remember seeing children with EF bags around Torbay. Yesterday I visited EF to discuss the importance of giving young people a positive learning experience away from home

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Jamie Rees went into cardiac arrest when he was 18 on New Year's Day in 2022. Sadly, a defibrillator was locked behind a school door and Jamie did not get help in time. Police cars are often the first responders and Jamie's mother Naomi has been campaigning to make police vehicles carry defibs.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Roadworks in Churston are causing chaos on the number 12 bus route. We need Torbay Council to step up and sort this out as a matter of urgency before Stagecoach end up potentially withdrawing the number 12 route beyond Paignton. #Stageacoach #Bus #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #torbayweekly

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Thank you to the over 1000 of you who signed my petition calling for more NHS dental appointments in Coastal Communities and a reform of the broken NHS Dental Contract. This week I presented my petition and pressed the government to use a flexible commissioning approach to meet patient needs.

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Steve Darling MP @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It's chaos on the buses. Many people are waiting more than an hour for the number 12 bus and then several are turning up at the same time. This is due to roadworks in the Churston area. I have written to Torbay Council and Stagecoach to sort this out as the current delays are unacceptable.

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