WITH a new Government team comes new opportunities for MPs like me to press for issues.

I will be joining colleagues in reiterating the cases for groups such as the WASPI pension ladies to the relevant Ministers.

I used a recent Treasury Questions session to seek a meeting with Ministers to underline commitment to the A303 and A358 dualling and even to explore ways in which plans may be brought forward.

As a former county councillor I know well how important a good transport infrastructure is to local businesses.

From a safer speed limit in a village like Montacute to widening the A303, integration of policy from local to national levels is essential. Devolution and local decision making is attractive but only works with the national support to let areas thrive.

I will be staying involved with the discussions around Hinkley Point. I have received communication from EDF to say they fully understand Theresa May’s wish to review the project.

They also confirm that over 60 per cent of the contract value of construction is expected to go to UK companies. With 25,000 jobs being created and 1,000 apprenticeships, I believe it’s a great opportunity for the area but I will reflect the concerns that I receive too.

The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio starts this week. I’d like to wish competitors from the South West and all of Team GB the very best.

If you have an issue I can help with or would like to share your thoughts, please email marcus.fysh.mp@parliament.uk and you can follow me on twitter @MarcusFysh or Facebook.