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
Kent MPs apprenticeship fair returns to Maidstone 14th January 2020 I’m delighted to be working with other Kent MPs to host the third annual Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair. Apprenticeships are a great way of learning while... Articles
£3 billion secured to help farmers in 2020 9th January 2020 I’m pleased the Government has confirmed that farmers will continue to receive the same level of support in 2020 as they did last year. The Government has... Articles
Operation Brock is coming to an end 9th January 2020 The barriers on the M20 will soon be lifted as the Government has confirmed that Operation Brock is being mothballed. I know the barriers and speed restrictions... Articles
New Year message - 2020 is a year full of opportunities 1st January 2020 This New Year is an exciting moment for our country. It’s a time to move on from past divisions, and be optimistic about the future. Our Parliament has new... Articles
And the winner of the Christmas card competition is... 19th December 2019 It’s one of the hardest jobs of the year, but I’m pleased to announce the winner of my annual Christmas card competition. The winning design is by Luna from... Articles
Faversham post office commitment is good news for town 17th December 2019 I’ve received assurances from the Post Office that the branch in Faversham is fully staffed and operating as normal. There had been concerns that the Faversham... Articles
Clear message from voters in Faversham and Mid Kent 13th December 2019 I am delighted to have been re-elected as Member of Parliament for Faversham and Mid Kent. Being an MP is a huge responsibility and I’m humbled that so many... Articles
Crime needs to be reported in Headcorn 4th November 2019 Many people in Headcorn are concerned about crime and anti-social behaviour. I visited the village with Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott, last... Articles
A new CT scanner for Canterbury Hospital 31st October 2019 It's great news that Canterbury Hospital is getting a new CT scanner. The inclusion of Canterbury as one of the hospitals to benefit from £200 million of... Articles
