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
9,818 children in Faversham & Mid Kent are in good or outstanding schools 8th December 2017 9,818 children in my constituency are in good or outstanding schools - an increase of 3,081 since 2010. This means more children are getting the best possible... Local News
Thameslink boss responds to delays 5th December 2017 The chief executive of Thameslink has written back to me about the delayed introduction of Thameslink services from Maidstone East. In his letter he says that... Articles
I will continue to oppose Woodcut Farm development 5th December 2017 I am disappointed that outline planning permission for an industrial development has been granted for Woodcut Farm by Maidstone Borough Council’s Planning... Articles
"Will disabled passengers get a seat on trains?" 30th November 2017 I asked the Rail Minister what steps he is taking to make sure that passengers with disabilities will be able to sit down on busy trains now that there won't be... Articles
The budget: Building the foundations for the future 30th November 2017 Recovering from the financial crash was never going to be easy, and the latest growth forecasts suggest there’s a way to go. But there was good news for the... Articles
I welcome plans to improve train services 29th November 2017 I welcome the launch of the Government’s competition for companies to take over the south east rail network. The plans will boost capacity with space for at... Articles
Kent MPs criticise Thameslink delay 28th November 2017 I joined forces with other Kent MPs to criticise the delay in introducing new train services from Maidstone East to the City of London. A new Thameslink service... Articles
Kent MPs join forces to call for medical school 27th November 2017 Winter is the toughest time for the NHS, and organisations in Kent are facing critical challenges. One of the biggest reasons local hospitals are struggling is... Local News
New hospital in Canterbury is a step closer after big success for campaign 24th November 2017 After all the marches, public meetings, delivering a petition to Downing Street and meetings with Jeremy Hunt, the NHS is finally considering a new hospital at... Articles
