This Saturday, across the country we will celebrate the coronation of our new monarch, King Charles III. The occasion will be marked with street parties and events across Cornwall.
Earlier this week, the Prime Minister set out an ambitious and forward-thinking agenda for the UK to become a skills-based, tech and innovation powerhouse that leads the world as a growing, dynamic economy.
The coronation of King Charles III is an opportunity to bring the country together after several challenging years internationally and a chance to celebrate and recognise some of the causes that have been dear to the heart of our new King throughout his life.
This week the BBC documentary by Simon Reeves returned to Cornwall to explore some of the challenges around housing availability caused by second home ownership and the growth of Airbnb which has caused many privately rented houses to be withdrawn from the market.
One of the key drivers of the pressures on the NHS has been the growth in mental health problems which has led to a significant spike in the caseload of all GP surgeries in Cornwall and across the country.
Last week, the Chancellor delivered his first major budget. The key announcement was a new £4bn package of support to enable parents to access 30 hours of free childcare a week.
Last week, I attended an event in Parliament that aimed to help raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of attending screening appointments.
Last weekend, there were celebrations in towns across Cornwall to mark St Piran’s Day. Over the past few years, we have seen a growing interest in Cornwall’s history and culture.
