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
Extra support for remote learning in Kent 13th January 2021 I know it's frustrating for parents and children that schools have had to return to online learning. I recently organised a series of roundtable meetings with... Articles
More police officers on the way in Kent 6th January 2021 Kent Police is getting a funding boost to help keep our communities safe and tackle crime. Thanks to the increase in the national police budget, Kent Police... Articles
Lockdown needed to stop NHS being overwhelmed 5th January 2021 This is not the start to the year any of us would have wanted. I know going back into lockdown will be incredibly tough for people – especially parents and... Articles
Spending on local services in Kent to hit £1.1 billion 4th January 2021 Spending on local services in Kent is set to increase as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. Kent County Council’s budget has been set at just over £1.1 billion... Articles
Brighter days are on the way as we enter 2021 1st January 2021 Many of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. A year that started with such promise, brought hardship and grief in the form of Covid-19. For many, it will be... Articles
Kent farmers to get share of new 30,000 seasonal worker scheme 23rd December 2020 The number of workers allowed to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and veg will be increased for next year’s harvest. ’m pleased the Seasonal Workers... Articles
New homes must not decimate green spaces 18th December 2020 In my submission to Maidstone Borough Council’s Local Plan consultation, I stressed the need to strike a balance between protecting the countryside and... Articles
Local GPs join vaccine rollout push in Kent 17th December 2020 I’m delighted that local practices are joining hospitals in helping to rollout the vaccine. Those most at risk from the virus in Kent are amongst the first... Articles
And the Christmas card competition winner is... 15th December 2020 I’m delighted to announce the winner of my Christmas card competition this year is Alice Jeffery from Roseacre Junior School. The winning design will feature on... Articles
