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The Government is giving unprecedented support to help people with the cost of living. Some of that is being spent on measures which help everyone, like paying...

This weekend we will witness the historic Coronation of King Charles III. It's such a special occasion, and not one that comes along very often. Communities...

I know people are really worried about the 6 month closure of Upper Street in Leeds from July to January. Leeds has had more than its fair share of roadworks...

Getting around locally can be tough without a car. Not only are there fewer services, but they're often quite expensive too. With the current squeeze on...

Flooding can be an absolute disaster. There's no doubt that in recent years we've had more unpredictable weather, and a higher number of heavy downpours. Making...

St Mary's Children's Centre is a precious resource for Faversham. Kent County Council is currently consulting on plans to reduce the number of children's...

Water companies shouldn’t be rewarding shareholders while letting the rest of us down. That's why earlier this month I wrote to the water regulator Ofwat...

Our Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair is always one of the highlights of my year. I host it with 6 of my Kent MP colleagues to bring together local students with...

It’s one of my biggest bugbears seeing litter lying around locally. We live in such a beautiful part of the world, and seeing it spoiled by a thoughtless few is...