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
Flexi fares give commuters more options 23rd June 2021 I’m pleased that this month sees the introduction of new flexible season tickets for train travel. If you work flexibly or part time, then the regular season... Articles
Extra support for struggling families in Kent 22nd June 2021 Our vaccine rollout is helping to turn the tide against Covid, but I know this is still a hugely difficult time for many people. As we help businesses back on... Articles
Concerns about Faversham road closures need to be addressed 16th June 2021 I know there are strong feelings about the road closures in Faversham. Temporary closures were introduced by Swale Borough Council last summer to allow for... Articles
Cleaning up Faversham and Mid Kent 2nd June 2021 Litter can have a huge impact on the look and feel of the places we live. Seeing litter on the side of roads or along footpaths doesn’t just look horrible, it’s... Articles
Kent medical school becomes a reality 1st June 2021 It was great to join the Vice Chancellors of Canterbury Christchurch University and the University of Kent for a tour of the new STEM building in Canterbury... Articles
Action on storm overflows 20th May 2021 Improving the water quality of our rivers, waterways, and coastlines is so important. They're a vital habitat for wildlife, places for recreation, and crucially... Articles
New lecture theatre helps give students best possible start 18th May 2021 It was great to be back at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham last week to give a talk in the school’s new lecture theatre. I’ve been keeping in... Articles
Have your say on Shepway regeneration plans 17th May 2021 Plans have been unveiled to regenerate part of Shepway in Maidstone. Under the proposals announced by Golding Homes, Cambridge Crescent would be redeveloped to... Articles
National recovery at the heart of Queen's Speech 11th May 2021 National recovery is at the heart of the Government’s plans for the year ahead. As the phenomenal success of the vaccine rollout continues, our focus is on... Articles
