Meeting you in cafes, pubs and village halls Monday, 13 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 held meetings in Bredgar, Milstead, Oare, Rodmersham and Heron Fields – thank you to all of the local cafes, pubs and village halls which hosted us. Next on my list are Conyer and Teynham, so please look out for an invitation in the post if... Local News
Meeting my MP HERo 22nd November 2022 Last week I met my MP HERo Denise Kesson in Parliament. MP HERoes lets MPs nominate female entrepreneurs in their constituency for outstanding achievements or... Local News
The Chancellor sets out his Autumn Statement 18th November 2022 These are difficult economic times. Covid followed by Putin’s war in Ukraine has meant that all around the world inflation is making people poorer. Here in the... Westminster News
Funding boost for community transport 2nd November 2022 I know how tough it can be to get around in rural places like Faversham and Mid Kent. While many people choose to drive, that's clearly not an option for... Local News
Jobcentre events arrive in Faversham 31st October 2022 I've been campaigning for years to get a Jobcentre outreach post in Faversham. For some residents, getting to the Jobcentre in Sittingbourne often created the... Local News
Hosting my cost of living roundtables 27th October 2022 Everyone is being hit with the rising cost of living at the moment. But for some families, even doing everything right, it’s becoming increasingly hard to make... Local News
New Brock Replacement Taskforce would end motorway misery 10th October 2022 People are fed up of the disruption caused by Operation Brock. This year alone has seen two long spells of the barrier being in place – causing misery to... Articles
Maidstone Job Centre Plus turns one 7th October 2022 Getting people into work is incredibly important. It’s the best way to help people get on in life, support businesses, and grow our economy. Last year I was... Articles
My plan to save rural bus routes 27th September 2022 Bus services are a lifeline for lots of people. Whether it’s getting to work or school, doctor or dental appointments, or heading into town to meet up with... Articles
It's time to go for growth 23rd September 2022 Today the Chancellor announced a bold set of measures to get our economy growing - something that's vital to improving people’s standard of living, as well as... Westminster News