Last Thursday, 28 January I was joined by Richard Benyon MP, Shadow Minister for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Julie Girling MEP on a visit to Newlyn.
Many livelihoods depend on Cornwall's fishing industry, yet it is an industry in need of urgent effective action. Fishermen must be given far greater control over the future of their industry and fast. Richard Benyon MP understands this. His willingness to listen to the industry and his common sense approach will help to secure the future of Newlyn as a fishing community

I want to see Newlyn's fishing industry survive for future generations and I will do all I can to improve the prospect and opportunity of a career in the fishing industry for local youngsters.

I am confident that under a Conservative Government with Richard Benyon as our advocate Cornwall's fishing industry can go from strength to strength. The key to this is giving power back to the industry. As for me, I will be working with local fishermen and Truro and Penwith College to raise the profile of employment in fishing amongst our school leavers.

Julie Girling MEP was able to stay for a briefing regarding the Route Partnership Proposal to develop Penzance and St Mary's Harbour and provide a new ship for the lifeline link to the Isles of Scilly from Penzance. Julie will use her influence to maximise EU funding to safeguard our economy and jobs in Penzance. This is very welcome.