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
Flexible train fares needed more than ever 21st July 2020 A change to the season ticket model is long overdue. I’ve joined other Kent MPs in calling on Southeastern to introduce flexible season tickets. This would make... Articles
Government support for 440 tourism and hospitality businesses across Faversham and Mid Kent 10th July 2020 A much-needed boost for tourism and hospitality businesses across Faversham and Mid Kent has been announced by the Government. I am very pleased that up to 440... Local News
Hundreds of businesses set to reopen in Faversham and Mid Kent 2nd July 2020 Many of our hospitality and entertainment businesses will soon reopen as we continue to make progress in tackling coronavirus. As part of the careful easing of... Articles
We’re getting safer roads in Faversham 1st July 2020 After years of campaigning, I’m delighted that a town-wide 20mph speed zone in Faversham will soon become a reality. The scheme is one of several projects... Articles
11,000 jobs protected in Faversham and Mid Kent 16th June 2020 Latest stats from HMRC show 11,000 people in Faversham and Mid Kent have benefited from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The Government scheme provides... Articles
We need a better way to cross the A2 in Faversham 9th June 2020 A new crossing in Faversham is needed more than ever. If we want more people to walk and cycle, we need to make our roads safer – which includes having... Articles
Concerns over Cleve Hill remain despite getting approval 1st June 2020 Like many people, I was gutted when I heard that the Cleve Hill solar plant had been given the go ahead. For the past two years I’ve been part of the most... Articles
20mph zone will make Faversham a great place to walk and cycle 29th May 2020 A lower speed limit in Faversham could soon become a reality. For the past five years, the 20’s Plenty for Faversham campaign has been leading calls for a lower... Articles
£50 million to get our high streets open again 27th May 2020 Coronavirus has emptied our high streets and forced many businesses to close temporarily or move online. Getting people back into shops is crucial for many... Articles
