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
Specialist stroke units for two local hospitals 18th September 2018 Two local hospitals have been chosen to host new, £ multi million hyper-acute stroke units. NHS leaders have determined that the best outcomes for stroke... Articles
Headcorn needs a lift 11th September 2018 Disabled passengers, parents with buggies – anyone who can’t use stairs – can’t get onto the London-bound platform at Headcorn. Some people are going in the... Articles
2,500 seasonal workers will come to the UK to help pick British berries and fruits 6th September 2018 The Government is to launch a nationwide pilot to bring migrant workers to UK farms. This is really positive news for Kent’s farmers and couldn’t come at a more... Articles
'Great progress' on broadband and mobile, says Minister 20th August 2018 Today I received an update from the Digital Minister Margot James about broadband and mobile coverage. Nationally, 95% of premises have access to high speed... Articles
How to fix Operation Stack? 13th August 2018 It is unacceptable for Kent’s roads to be paralysed, so I am pleased that Highways England are exploring alternatives to Operation Stack. I wrote to Highways... Articles
We need more women to get involved in politics - so I'm delighted to be the Conservative Party's new Vice Chair for Women 1st August 2018 I’m delighted to have been made the Conservative Party’s Vice Chairman for women. Having women around the table changes the conversation. Women’s life... Articles
New money means Maidstone schools get the go-ahead 30th July 2018 Children in Maidstone desperately need a new primary school and a special needs school to open as soon as possible – or there’s a real risk some could have to... Articles
Get roads ready for Brexit day 24th July 2018 It’s completely unacceptable for Kent’s roads to be brought to a standstill, so I was very worried to read that the temporary solution to Operation Stack could... Articles
Sharing the magic of reading at Platts Heath primary school 24th July 2018 Jack and the Beanstalk is a story about planting magic beans and starting an adventure – it’s a great metaphor for reading. I saw first-hand how books can sow... Articles
