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
New responsibilities, but my top priority will be working hard for Faversham and Mid Kent 17th September 2019 On 10 September I received a phone call from the Prime Minister offering me a job in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. It’s a huge honour to... Articles
Campaign win: money back for 15 minute train delays 16th September 2019 It’s good news that passengers can now claim compensation for train journeys delayed by 15 minutes or more. Whether getting home late from work, missing a... Articles
Farmers need better access to seasonal workers 12th September 2019 I met the Immigration Minister, Seema Kennedy MP, on 12 September, to raise concerns from farmers about the shortage of seasonal workers. We were joined in the... Articles
New report highlights potential of British fruit 11th September 2019 I was delighted to welcome guests to Parliament on 10 September for the launch of a landmark report on the future of British fruit. The White Paper from British... Articles
Graveney Marsh campaigners welcomed to Westminster 11th September 2019 I was delighted to welcome campaigners fighting to save Graveney Marshes to Parliament on Monday 9 September. Fifty campaigners travelled to Westminster to... Articles
Don't delay Thameslink - my message to Rail Minister 10th September 2019 I met Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris to tell him not to delay new Thameslink services to Maidstone East. They were due to start in December 2018, but have... Articles
£20 million to keep Kent moving in any Brexit outcome 4th September 2019 Operation Brock is getting a £20 million funding boost as part of the Government’s preparations to leave the EU on 31 October. Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps... Articles
More money for Kent schools 4th September 2019 Schools in Kent will get a share of an extra £14 billion the Government has committed to education funding between now and 2022/23. As part of this, Minimum... Articles
Brexit funding boost for Kent 28th August 2019 Councils in Kent will receive an extra £2.6 million in new funding to help prepare for Brexit. This is another step in making sure we’re ready to leave the EU... Articles
