There are around forty schools in this constituency and I have always tried to visit each of the secondary schools at least once a year and the primary schools at least once every five years. In recent weeks I have visited Bodriggy, Rosemellin, Connor Downs and Mount Hawke.
Last week, it became clear how effective well-made TV drama can move and shape public opinion. It is an issue that has been ongoing for some time. MPs across the country have been raising cases with the Post Office and with the Government.
You win some and you lose some as the saying goes. In politics, you can't always get the outcome you want however much you fight. Towards the end of last year, there were two issues affecting our area that were taking up some of my time.
The year ahead will be an important one for the world of politics because there will be a General Election at some point. In theory, the very latest date possible would be January 2025 but I don't think people would welcome political campaigning over the Christmas period.
Last week, I visited a fabulous charity that operates out of the Wesley Chapel in Camborne. Ignite You uses music and dance to support people with special needs or disabilities in West Cornwall.
Over the last couple of weeks, there has been considerable debate about levels of immigration to the UK following the latest statistics which showed a sharp increase in the number coming here under working visas.
I have always felt that this country does not value manufacturing as much as it should. For decades, too much credence has been placed on the service economy and financial services like banking to try to carry us through. This was a mistake in my view.
This week, the Chancellor delivered the autumn statement which has seen the government set out a series of economic changes to try and drive growth in our economy.
