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
VIDEO Lorry parking: Government pledges action 9th September 2016 Lines of lorries stacked on the hard shoulder of slip roads are a common site in Kent. For years it’s been a concern, but worst fears were realised last year... Westminster News
Peace of mind for the people of Front Brents after funding is secured for flood defences 15th August 2016 Homes in Front Brents, Faversham, will be protected from flooding as new defences are set to be built. I have received a letter from the Environment Agency... Articles
Have your say on healthcare 2nd August 2016 Health and social care services across Kent are changing. I want my constituents to get the best results from these changes – better care closer to home, for... Articles
Breast cancer: It's time for action 22nd July 2016 Too many women are still dying from breast cancer in the UK. This year alone around 11,500 women and 80 men will lose their lives. It’s time to act. Articles
VIDEO Is the NHS getting enough money? 20th July 2016 I asked NHS boss Simon Stevens if the NHS is getting enough money to meet the challenges it's facing. Westminster News
Maidstone works: I've teamed up with the jobcentre to bring employers and job-seekers together 19th July 2016 Helping people who’ve been handed a raw deal in life is one of the reasons I wanted to be an MP, so I’m delighted to be holding a jobs fair with the Job Centre... Articles
Faversham rec gets a £1.7 million makeover 18th July 2016 Faversham Rec is set for a £1.7 million makeover. The Heritage Lottery Fund and the Big Lottery Fund have approved Swale Borough Council’s uprgrade proposa Local News
Backing British farming - post Brexit 12th July 2016 Following the referendum result, farmers need assurances that the Government will continue to provide the support they need after we leave the EU. So I've... Articles
Singing for Syria 7th July 2016 I'm proud to support Singing for Syria, a wonderful initiative that encourages people to raise money for people who lives have been torn apart by conflict by... Articles
