How has the WFP 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
Raising housing concerns with the new Minister 10th March 2022 This week I put constituents’ concerns about housing targets to the new Housing Minister, Stuart Andrew MP. There’s no doubt that we need new homes in Kent. I... Articles
Progress on wastewater improvements in Faversham 9th March 2022 Our drains in Faversham need some attention. I’ve been working with Southern Water and local councillors to identify trouble spots and get these fixed. As... Articles
Litter Angels posters go on display 2nd March 2022 I recently visited Maidstone Services to see the winning poster from my Litter Angels competition take pride of place at the service station. Last year I... Articles
New woodland taking shape in Platt's Heath 1st March 2022 Last week I gave a hand with some tree planting at the site of a brand-new woodland in Kent. The 300 acre site of Pleasant Farm was acquired by Forestry England... Articles
Statement on Ukraine 24th February 2022 President Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine is horrific and shocking, though sadly not a surprise. We cannot underestimate the seriousness of this moment... Articles
Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair returns! 22nd February 2022 Our Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair is about matching local students with some of the fantastic opportunities out there. I’ve hosted it every year since 2018 with... Articles
Magna Carta display coming soon... 16th February 2022 Faversham’s copy of Magna Carta is one of our town’s greatest treasures. But too few people know about it, and even fewer have actually seen it. I’m delighted... Articles
A helping hand for the Hot Tin 15th February 2022 The past two years have been incredibly tough for many of our local businesses. I recently called into the Hot Tin in Faversham to see how this fabulous local... Articles
Prime Minister and Chancellor visit Maidstone Hospital 9th February 2022 I was delighted to welcomed Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to Maidstone Hospital this week. The hospital is home to the Kent Oncology Centre, which is delivering... Articles
