Pothole plan and Blue Bell Hill progress Thursday, 23 November, 2023 The good news just keeps coming for Kent's roads at the moment. This week saw the government announce an £8.3 billion long term plan to resurface more than 5,000 miles of road across the UK. This is the biggest ever uplift in funding for local road improvements - and includes over £177 million for Kent's roads over next 8 years to deal with roads most in need of repair. This is going to make... Local News
Chancellor cuts taxes for business and families 22nd November 2023 As a Conservative I believe in low taxes. I think the best place for people's money is in their pocket, and the same goes for businesses too. They invest it in... Westminster News
Investment continues at Graveney Primary School! 20th November 2023 Last week I paid a visit to Graveney Primary School to see how they're benefitting from the government's Condition Improvement Fund (CIP). The CIP was set up to... Local News
More services from your local pharmacy 16th November 2023 Pharmacies play a huge role in our local communities. They're often the first place we go when we're ill or need advice, and one of the most best things about... Local News
Parliament Week visit to Lenham School 15th November 2023 Last week I dropped by the Lenham School to talk all things Parliament week with their year 7s and sixth formers. I gave a talk on the history of parliament... Local News
Snowfields gets outstanding Ofsted rating 14th November 2023 Last week I wrote to Snowfields Academy to wish the a huge congratulations on their recent outstanding Ofsted rating. They're a secondary school catering for... Local News
Garden village concerns haven't gone away 14th November 2023 It's vital we deliver homes for local people, but I'm still not convinced by the Heathlands and Lidsing Garden Village proposals. For a start Maidstone needs... Local News
A look insde the House of Commons for Parliament Week 8th November 2023 This week is Parliament Week, a fantastic opportunity to learn more about our political system, Parliament, and democracy. It's coincided this year with the... Local News
Faster health checks for East Kent 2nd November 2023 Early diagnoses save lives. I've seen it time and again as a health minister, that catching diseases like cancer at their early stages means a huge boost to... Local News
Rishi commits to Brenley Corner and Blue Bell Hill 1st November 2023 Last month we got some news that so many of us have been waiting to hear for years. Brenley Corner and Bluebell Hill have finally both been given the green... Local News
