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
Forward with fruit farmers 7th November 2016 I'm delighted to have been elected as Chair of the new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Fruit and Vegetable Farming. Ever since I was first elected as an MP I... Articles
Chancellor, please tackle traffic at Brenley Corner 26th October 2016 Brenley corner is not fit for purpose. The terrible traffic is not just annoying – making people late for work and children late for school, delaying deliveries... Local News
VIDEO Prime Minister's Questions - I asked Theresa May about mental health 26th October 2016 I asked Theresa May what she is doing to make sure the bold ambitions of the NHS's Five Year Forward for mental are achieved. Westminster News
Train delayed 15 minutes? Soon you'll be able to claim compensation 20th October 2016 If your train is delayed by 15 minutes you will be able to claim back 25% of your fare, under a new compensation scheme set to be introduced on Southeastern... Local News
VIDEO Work assessments for people with mental health problems 17th October 2016 People with mental health problems can find work capability assessments extremely stressful. I asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Damian Green... Westminster News
Helen speaks out against Amicus closure 7th October 2016 I am very concerned about plans to close down Amicus Horizon’s Office in Faversham. I have spent time with Amicus and appreciate the work they do supporting the... Local News
Maidstone Borough Council must not ride roughshod over the views of residents on the Local Plan 6th October 2016 Helen Whately MP spoke up for residents today at the public examination into Maidstone's draft local plan. Responding to questions posed by the Inspector, Helen... Local News
Boundary changes: What next for Faversham and Mid Kent? 14th September 2016 I'm honoured to represent Faversham and Mid Kent. It's a glorious constituency, stretching from the historic market town of Faversham, across the North Downs... Articles
Every child deserves an excellent education 12th September 2016 In Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham, I am fortunate to have an excellent grammar school in my constituency. I asked the Education Secretary Justine... Westminster News
