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
Natwest branch in Bearsted to close? 8th December 2016 I'm disappointed that Natwest plans to close its branch in the thriving village of Bearsted. There is a growing trend of rural banks closing down, which is... Local News
Fly-parking solution 'in three to five years' 8th December 2016 The Government is developing a national plan to tackle HGV fly-parking, with more parking spaces in private truck stops in the next three to five years. The... Articles
Farmers need help recruiting fruit and veg pickers 1st December 2016 British fruit is the best in the world, but farmers in my constituency told me there was a real risk of fruit going unpicked next year if they can’t recruit... Articles
I vote for broadband bill 29th November 2016 This week I voted in Parliament for the Digital Economy Bill, which will introduce a new Universal Service Obligation for fast broadband. Currently, 90% of... Articles
VIDEO 'Minister, end the blight fly-parking' 25th November 2016 I called on roads Minister John Hayes to end the blight of illegal HGV fly-parking in the House of Commons. I said: I thank the Minister of State, my right hon... Westminster News
VIDEO Every child should have the chance to succeed 23rd November 2016 I spoke up for Kent's grammar schools in the House of Commons. In a debate on education and social mobility, I said: I feel keenly the importance of every child... Westminster News
£1 billion to be invested in Broadband 22nd November 2016 The UK is already a world leader in superfast broadband coverage, but the country is falling behind on the rollout of full-fibre. Full-fibre is the future of... Articles
Train delays: Southeastern responds 9th November 2016 There were terrible delays on trains between Faversham and London today, with some people waiting up to an hour and a half for over-crowded trains. I contacted... Articles
Have your say on the future of Faversham and Mid Kent 9th November 2016 I'm sad and disappointed that the independent Boundary Commission is proposing to divide the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency into three. But I support the... Articles
