The Autumn Statement was excellent news for South Devon's drivers. At last after decades of waiting, we have confirmation that the Kingskerswell bypass has the funding it needs from the Government.

This will allow investment in Torbay creating up to 8000 new jobs as well as ending the hours wasted in traffic by individuals and businesses on the existing road.

On top of that the good news on fuel duty; the planned 3p rise in duty for January has been postponed until next summer and the 2p rise that had been due at that time has been cancelled altogether. Having campaigned on both these issues I am delighted to see such a good response to help hard pressed drivers