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
Underpass upgrade great news for Faversham 20th August 2019 The underpass at Faversham station is finally getting some attention. South Eastern has announced it has secured £130,000 of funding to carry out renovation... Articles
Campaign to save Graveney Marshes heads to Parliament 15th August 2019 Next month I will be leading a debate in Parliament on the proposed solar power plant at Graveney Marshes to highlight the local environmental impact of the 890... Articles
Minister must put train upgrades back on track 12th August 2019 I’m frustrated that the competition to find a new operator for Kent’s railways has been cancelled. The Department for Transport announced on 7 August that it... Articles
Fines for lorry drivers who clog up Kent’s roads is welcome news 6th August 2019 Lorry drivers who clog up Kent’s roads on their way to cross the Channel face a £300 fine under proposals announced by the Government. The Department for... Articles
Turtle doves making a comeback in Kent 30th July 2019 The decline in the number of turtle doves in recent years is shocking, but it is great to see they are making a comeback in Kent. I recently visited Gaskains... Articles
PM announces investment in broadband and mobile 25th July 2019 Boris Johnson has been appointed Prime Minister, and he's pledged to invest in broadband and mobile. Addressing the House of Commons today, he said that 'With... Articles
Boris Johnson must unite the country 23rd July 2019 People often tell me they just want politicians to get on and deliver Brexit. Boris Johnson has set out how he plans to do this – aiming for a deal to unite the... Articles
Access to labour number one concern for fruit growers 18th July 2019 On my visit to Fruit Focus this year one message came across loudly and clearly. Fruit farmers need better access to migrant workers. The Government’s pilot... Articles
How long do you have to wait to see your GP? 16th July 2019 People often tell me they have to wait ages to see a GP, and I have been shocked to hear stories about people queuing outside their surgery to get an... Local News
