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
£2 million investment in Faversham Creek 6th October 2021 The need for investment in our wastewater network is clearer than ever. Over the summer we saw flood water pouring into peoples’ homes, and local beaches closed... Articles
End of Southeastern franchise mustn’t derail train improvements 30th September 2021 I know a lot of people have questions about the future of train services in Kent following the decision not to extend Southeastern's contract. Ministers have... Articles
New role to lead recovery from Covid 20th September 2021 I’m delighted to have been appointed Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury. The Treasury is at the heart of our efforts to boost growth and level up the economy... Articles
We need answers on new Local Plan process 15th September 2021 Swale Borough Council has announced major changes to how their new Local Plan will be developed. The Council published a draft Local Plan earlier this year... Articles
Record investment to reform NHS and social care 8th September 2021 The pandemic focused the attention of the whole country on social care. Over the past 18 months we’ve provided £2 billion to stop the spread of Covid in care... Articles
Lower Thames Crossing needs to make life better for people in Kent 2nd September 2021 Getting investment in our local road network is one of my top priorities. Better roads not only cut journey times but can also help to reduce noise and air... Articles
Simpler and cheaper fares key to better bus network 31st August 2021 I’ve set out my vision for a better local bus network in response to Kent County Council’s consultation on the new Bus Service Improvement Plan. Buses can help... Articles
Statement on Afghanistan 18th August 2021 Like many people, I’ve been shocked by the recent events taking place in Afghanistan. I know this is particularly painful for those who’ve been involved in the... Articles
Making our roads safer and cleaner 17th August 2021 I’m pleased Kent County Council is getting an extra £500,000 from the Government to upgrade our road network. The funding will be used to improve traffic light... Articles
