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
Maidstone needs two new schools, I tell Minister 22nd March 2017 I pressed the Schools Minister Nick Gibb for funding for a new special school and a new primary school for Maidstone. The Chancellor committed £320 million for... Articles
Speak up for better rail services for Kent 22nd March 2017 Commuters have been seriously let down by local rail services over the past few years. Although there have been some improvements in performance, we are still a... Articles
"Kent would be an ideal place for a new medical school," says Jeremy Hunt 21st March 2017 I asked Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to support plans to establish a new medical school in Kent. I asked: "Does my right hon. Friend agree that Kent, with its... Westminster News
Junior doctors moved from Kent and Canterbury hospital 21st March 2017 I’m deeply disappointed to hear there's to be a reduction in the number of Junior Doctors at Kent and Canterbury Hospital as the Trust has been unable to... Local News
Medway Maritime hospital no longer in special measures 21st March 2017 I’m delighted that Medway Maritime Hospital has turned things around, and is no longer in special measures following its latest CQC inspection. This is great... Local News
Reflections on the budget: putting stability first 9th March 2017 The budget started with good news. The UK's economy is growing faster than the USA, France and Japan, millions more people are in work and wages are rising... Articles
Beer duty: Minister responds 6th March 2017 With the Budget coming on Wednesday 8 March, a number of constituents wrote to me about beer duty and business rates for pubs. I am very supportive of our local... Westminster News
I swear to take on mental illness 6th March 2017 Mental illness should not be seen as an inevitable part of life. The current state of mental health treatment would simply never be accepted for a physical... Articles
Bearsted bank closure: I question Natwest 1st March 2017 I was very disappointed to learn that the Natwest branch in Bearsted is to close. While I appreciate that more people are using online banking, not everyone has... Local News
