Mel Stride MP Hosts Engaging Q&A with Central Devon Conservatives Thursday, 18 December, 2025 Mel Stride MP recently joined Conservative members of Central Devon for an evening of lively discussion and debate. The event offered attendees the chance to ask a wide range of questions, covering both national and local political issues. The session was well-attended, with participants praising the opportunity to hear Mel’s views on topics that matter most to the community. Mel Stride MP said:... Local News
Knuckey Takes the Helm: Central Devon Conservatives Chart a Bold Course 11th December 2025 Sir Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, has welcomed the appointment of Mike Knuckey as the new Chairman of the Central Devon Conservatives Association... Articles
LABOUR VOTE TO HIKE TAXES ON WORKING FAMILIES 4th December 2025 Labour MPs voted today to introduce a series of tax rises from last week’s Benefits Budget that will hit working families in Central Devon. Labour’s tax hikes... Articles
Mike Knuckey Elected as New Chairman of Central Devon Conservatives 1st December 2025 Central Devon Conservatives Association is pleased to announce that Mike Knuckey has been elected as Chairman following a recent Special General Meeting... Local News
Mel Stride nominated as Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Central Devon 8th June 2024 I am delighted to have been nominated as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Central Devon for the General Election. I have previously served as the... Local News
Prime Minister Visits the Drewe Arms 8th June 2024 It was fantastic to welcome the Prime Minister to the Drewe Arms here in Central Devon. The Drewe Arms is a community pub with a fascinating back story, and is... Local News
Remember! You now need Photo ID to vote! 27th March 2023 From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations. By stopping anybody else acting as you at the polling station, this... Local News
Annual Dinner a big success! 9th October 2021 Conservative Party members from across Central Devon got together yesterday at the Devon Hotel in Matford for the Association's Annual Constituency Dinner. It... Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News