North Devon Maternity Crisis Reaches Prime Minister
Ian Roome MP and Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey, have questioned new Prime Minister Andy Burnham on North Devon's Maternity Crisis.
2 Sep 2026
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Petition to Save North Devon Maternity Services Hits 8,000 Signatures in 24 Hours, as MP Launches Urgent Campaign
A petition launched by North Devon MP Ian Roome to protect maternity services at North Devon District Hospital has gained more than 8,000 signatures following the announcement that births will be temporarily suspended due to a critical staff shortage.
28 Jul 2026
Drop in Second Homes after North Devon Council Tax Move
The number of Second Homes registered in North Devon has dropped by 300 since Lib Dem-run North Devon Council introduced an extra Council Tax penalty.
23 Jul 2026
Ian Roome MP graduates from Royal College of Defence Studies Global Strategy Programme
Ian Roome MP, Member of Parliament for North Devon, has graduated from the prestigious Global Strategy Programme at the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS)
17 Jul 2026
North Devon’s MP welcomes CMA call for protection of Heating Oil Customers
North Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP, Ian Roome, has welcomed the report today by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into the heating oil market, which calls for tougher regulation of the sector to protect consumers from unfair practices.
15 Jul 2026
Jayne Mackie wins Fremington Byelection
Jayne Mackie has won the Fremington & Yelland byelection for the North Devon Liberal Democrats.
3 Apr 2026
Lib Dem-Run Devon County Council Delivers £3 Million Repair Fund for Devon’s Roads
Following extreme weather and storms this winter which caused significant damage to roads across Devon, Liberal Democrat-run Devon County Council announced a £3 million funding boost to help fix potholes and speed up repairs.
13 Mar 2026
Jayne Mackie chosen for Fremington & Yelland Byelection
Former teacher Jayne Mackie has been chosen as the Lib Dem Candidate for the Fremington & Yelland Byelection, following the sad passing of Cllr. Neil Denton.
10 Mar 2026
North Devon Calls for Tarka Line Upgrade
North Devon’s Liberal Democrat MP, Ian Roome, has formally presented a 3,500-strong petition to Parliament calling for action and investment to future-proof the Tarka Line and improve reliability for passengers across the area who rely on the service.
5 Feb 2026
Katie Pettman wins South Molton Byelection
Local Foodbank organiser Katie Pettman has won the South Molton Town Council Byelection for the Liberal Democrats
23 Jan 2026
EFRA Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael MP visits North Devon to meet farmers with Ian Roome MP
Alistair Carmichael MP, Chair of the House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee and Liberal Democrat MP for Orkney and Shetland, has visited North Devon after being invited by Ian Roome MP to meet local farmers.
19 Jan 2026
Ian Roome MP Hails New Bus Fare Zone
Stagecoach has announced a new 'North Devon' Fare Zone, after local campaign led by local MP Ian Roome, and backed by almost 3,500 people.
3 Dec 2025