Holding the Government to account on Highsted Park Tuesday, 21 January, 2025 I am furious that the Government has seized the Highsted Park development decision from Swale Borough Council. Worst still, this was at the behest of my Labour neighbour who wants to build more homes at any cost. We all understand the need for housing, but the concern I hear from residents about the scale of Highsted Park is overwhelming. It will be huge – concreting over hundreds of acres of... Local News
Britain needs strong leadership 18th April 2017 I welcome the Prime Minister's bold decision to call a General Election in June. Theresa May has already shown she is a strong and principled leader. This... Articles
Two new schools for Maidstone! 12th April 2017 I'm delighted that the Government has approved plans to open two new schools for children in Maidstone. Local News
£300 fine for lorry drivers sleeping in lay-bys 10th April 2017 The Government is introducing £300 spot fines for lorry drivers who sleep in their cabs for two night in a row. Under EU rules, drivers must take a weekly break... Local News
"Minister, keep Kent's roads clean" 31st March 2017 Following on from my recent survey of thousands of local residents, I have called on Highways England and the Department for Transport to tidy up Kent’s roads... Articles
I press the Minister on Brenley Corner 31st March 2017 Yesterday I questioned the Transport Secretary on the Government’s plans to invest in Brenley Corner to ease congestion and reduce accidents. Transport... Articles
Record £42 million fine for BT broadband 28th March 2017 Broadband regulator Ofcom has set a record £42 million fine for not paying enough compensation to telecoms companies. Openreach, BT's broadband arm, provides... Westminster News
Government commits to fairer school funding 28th March 2017 I am pleased that the Government is committed to providing excellent education opportunities for all our children, no matter where they live or what school they... Articles
Children could miss school due to bus changes 24th March 2017 Children from growing villages like Headcorn, Sutton Valence, Langley, should have at least two direct buses to school each morning so that they can have a good... Local News
We stand firm in the face of this attack 23rd March 2017 My thoughts are with all the victims of yesterday’s disgusting attack, but especially the loved ones and colleagues of PC Keith Palmer. He died doing his duty... Articles
