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
More support for hardest hit children and families in Kent 13th November 2020 Family budgets across the country are being squeezed by this pandemic. That's why on top of the support already provided, the Government has announced a new... Articles
New measures to control expansion of traveller sites 3rd November 2020 Enforcement of planning rules is crucial for giving people confidence in the system. Earlier today, I met officials from the Ministry of Housing, Communities... Articles
National measures needed again to protect the NHS and save lives 2nd November 2020 This is a situation none of us wanted to be in, but we cannot wish it away. We can’t ignore the rise in infections we’re seeing across the country, including in... Articles
More support for council services in Kent 28th October 2020 An extra £17.7 million is going to Kent County Council to support local services this winter. The announcement last week means Kent has received over £138... Articles
Blue Bell Hill improvements need to make life better for local motorists 26th October 2020 I’ve told Kent County Council that local residents need to be listened to as improvement works to the Blue Bell Hill junction are considered. KCC have come up... Articles
We need to make Faversham Rec safe for our children 14th October 2020 I’m shocked by the recent stabbing in Faversham Rec. My thoughts are with the boy who was attacked on Sunday afternoon and his family. As a mother, I can’t... Articles
New plans to stop lorries clogging up Kent's roads 13th October 2020 A new system to stop lorries clogging up Kent’s roads is welcome news. For years our roads have had to bear the brunt of disruption at the Channel ports – in... Articles
Report crime to keep people safe 7th October 2020 I’m committed to helping people in Headcorn get better policing. Last week, I hosted a virtual meeting with the police and local councillors for an update on... Articles
"Don't concrete over Kent" My message to Housing Secretary 7th October 2020 I met the Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, last week to raise concerns from constituents and local councillors about the number of new houses being built in... Articles
