Celebrations as Bryony wins MP Christmas card competition

Dan Rogerson MP (left), Bryony Twinney-Roche (centre), Mr Antus Phillips - headteacher (right) Eight year old, Bryony Twinney-Roche of St Columb Major School has landed first prize in local MP Dan Rogerson's Christmas Card competition. The winning design depicts Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus on St Piran flag clad surfboards, riding waves in the Newquay sun.  Bryony pipped a design of Three Wise Pasties to the post, crafted by ten year old Joseph Ward of... Read More

Newquay Airport – comment from Dan Rogerson MP

Responding to news that Newquay Airport will reopen this weekend, having been granted a CAA licence, Newquay's MP, Dan Rogerson said: "The airport and the County Council team have confounded their critics as officials have been working night and day to get the flights going again before Christmas as promised. "The closure has been extremely frustrating for all concerned, but was ultimately unavoidable if passenger safety was to be maintained.... Read More

Comment from Dan Rogerson MP on hidden economy

Responding to news in a Public Accounts Committee report that HMRC is making little progress in tackling the hidden economy, North Cornwall's MP, Dan Rogerson said: "The Public Accounts Committee's latest report shows how ridiculous it is for the Government to put in jeopardy the jobs of those who can detect errors and reveal fraud. "Tax office closures across Cornwall and the wider South West will highly-skilled staff cast aside in the name of 'efficiency'.... Read More

Dan Rogerson responds to the administration of Fitzgerald’s Lighting

Responding to news that Fitzgerald's Lighting has gone into administration, local MP Dan Rogerson said:   "This is heartbreaking news for everyone at Fitzgerald's and in Bodmin. We are all proud of what the firm has achieved in the past. I know that Peter and his team have been trying everything they can do to prevent this turn of events.   "Just recently, I pressed the Prime Minister to ensure that HM Revenue... Read More