Holding the Government to account on Highsted Park Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 I am furious that the Government has seized the Highsted Park development decision from Swale Borough Council. Worst still, this was at the behest of my Labour neighbour who wants to build more homes at any cost. We all understand the need for housing, but the concern I hear from residents about the scale of Highsted Park is overwhelming. It will be huge – concreting over hundreds of acres of... Local News
News on Operation Brock 21st January 2025 Like many of you, I’ve been stuck in traffic because of Operation Brock on the M20. It puts huge pressure across the road network in Kent and I know HGVs try to... Local News
How has the Winter Fuel Payment cut impacted you? 14th January 2025 Winter has finally arrived over the last few days, with frosts coming thick and fast and the coldest January night in 15 years. I know that for many pensioners... Local News
Meeting you in cafes, pubs and village halls 13th January 2025 Following the General Election, I’ve been introducing myself to the new parts of the constituency as the local Member of Parliament. At the end of last year, I... Local News
Telling ITV our views on Highsted Park 10th January 2025 Yesterday, I spoke to ITV News about the Highsted Park development. I recognise the need for housing, but this development - of over 8,000 new homes - is... Local News
My Business Breakfast in the wake of the Budget 7th January 2025 This week, the British Chambers of Commerce announced that business confidence is at its lowest level in two years. Hardworking businesses have been hit hard by... Local News
Labour need to U-turn on Winter Fuel Payment 18th December 2024 I visited Fusion Maidstone community hub in Park Wood to chat to pensioners there for Friday’s weekly free lunch. Older people in Faversham and Mid Kent will... Local News
Congratulations to my Christmas card competition winner! 18th December 2024 Congratulations to Angelina Sims from Leigh Academy Langley Park for winning my Christmas card competition this year! I visited Angelina at her school to... Local News
My debate on Cleve Hill Solar Park 11th December 2024 Today was a chance to stand up for Graveney residents in Parliament. I secured a Westminster Hall Debate on the impact of Cleve Hill Solar Park on communities... Local News
Tell the Inspector your views on Highsted Park 9th December 2024 I have sent the attached letter to the Appeal Inspector who will be deciding on whether to approve the Highsted Park developments, voicing local concerns... Local News
