How has the Winter Fuel Payment cut impacted you? Tuesday, 14 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 struggling to heat their homes this winter, this is the last thing they need. It lays bare the Chancellor's decision to cut Winter Fuel Payments for millions of pensioners and I’m starting to hear more about how difficult this is proving... 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
Celebrating Small Business Saturday! 7th December 2024 To celebrate Small Business Saturday this year I visited shops in Bearsted with Cllr Val Springett. Please make sure to support them this Christmas by shopping... Local News
My statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 29th November 2024 As an MP I want to make life better for the people I serve. And as a Conservative I believe that people should be free to make their own choices. But we should... Local News
