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
Business bus motors into town 1st March 2017 A 32 tonne, 40ft long lorry packed with business experts rolled into the carpark at Maidstone Studios on Tuesday. I helped bring the event to Maidstone because... Local News
Government commits to better mobile coverage and broadband 1st March 2017 Improving mobile phone coverage and broadband infrastructure were key pillars of the Government's Digital Strategy unveiled today by Culture Secretary Karen... Westminster News
I'm concerned about Kent and Canterbury Urgent Care Centre 28th February 2017 I have been contacted by people concerned about reports that the Kent and Canterbury Urgent Care Centre could be closed. I’m worried too, and have sought... Local News
Business rates and beer 28th February 2017 I know a lot of local businesspeople are worried about the business rate revaluation, and some are seeing big increases. I recently met the Chancellor Philip... Westminster News
We need investment to beat traffic around Maidstone 28th February 2017 Terrible traffic is making life a misery in Maidstone and surrounding villages like Langley, Bearsted and Downswood. Too many people tell me how the daily grind... Articles
Give refugee children a proper welcome 24th February 2017 Children suffer so much in war and I want us to do everything we can to help. That’s why I visited The Jungle in Calais and a refugee camp in Turkey to see the... Articles
69% of commuters say trains unreliable: my letter to the Minister 2nd February 2017 In December I launched a rail survey asking passengers to tell me what they want ahead of the Government's decision on which company will run the train network... Local News
Brexit: Let's use this opportunity to frame the country's future 2nd February 2017 Triggering Article 50: My speech to Parliament This evening I will vote to begin the formal process of leaving the European Union because, though I voted remain... Westminster News
Overhaul of train tickets announced 1st February 2017 I was pleased to see the announcement from the Rail Delivery Group that 'radical changes' to rail ticket prices will be introduced to offer passengers the best... Local News
