A greener and cleaner place to live

Work to protect and enhance our environment has taken a big step forward with the Environment Bill passing into law.

The Environment Act, as it is now known, is one of the biggest pieces of legislation ever to have gone through Parliament.

The amount of sewage released into our rivers and seas is completely unacceptable.

The need for investment in our wastewater network is clearer than ever.

Over the summer we saw flood water pouring into peoples’ homes, and local beaches closed for swimming because of sewage ending up in the sea. This is completely unacceptable.

I’ve called on Southern Water to set out a clear plan for improving the water network in Faversham and Mid Kent.

Litter can have a huge impact on the look and feel of the places we live.

Seeing litter on the side of roads or along footpaths doesn’t just look horrible, it’s also bad for the environment and can be devastating for wildlife.

Improving the water quality of our rivers, waterways, and coastlines is so important.

They're a vital habitat for wildlife, places for recreation, and crucially a source of water which we all depend on.

The number of workers allowed to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and veg will be increased for next year’s harvest.

Woodlands are really special places.

They’re fantastic for nature as well as spaces for people to walk and kids to play.

Last week our historic Agriculture Bill passed into law.

This is a hugely exciting moment, not just for farmers, but for everyone who cares about our environment and the food we eat.

I was delighted to congratulate family-run business, Wayfarers, on their award-winning wines.

The Ashford family planted their first vines on a south facing slope on the North Downs in 2016, near their family home in Hollingbourne.