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It’s a painful reality that violence and abuse against women and girls continues to be a problem in some parts of society. I’m glad the Government is updating...

Councillors and volunteers are playing a crucial role in our response to the coronavirus. I’ve been truly impressed at the scale and speed of the response here...

I know it's frustrating for parents and children that schools have had to return to online learning. I recently organised a series of roundtable meetings with...

Kent Police is getting a funding boost to help keep our communities safe and tackle crime. Thanks to the increase in the national police budget, Kent Police...

This is not the start to the year any of us would have wanted. I know going back into lockdown will be incredibly tough for people – especially parents and...

Spending on local services in Kent is set to increase as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. Kent County Council’s budget has been set at just over £1.1 billion...

Many of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. A year that started with such promise, brought hardship and grief in the form of Covid-19. For many, it will be...

The number of workers allowed to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and veg will be increased for next year’s harvest. ’m pleased the Seasonal Workers...

In my submission to Maidstone Borough Council’s Local Plan consultation, I stressed the need to strike a balance between protecting the countryside and...