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I know it's frustrating for parents and children that schools have had to return to online learning. I recently organised a series of roundtable meetings with...

Kent Police is getting a funding boost to help keep our communities safe and tackle crime. Thanks to the increase in the national police budget, Kent Police...

This is not the start to the year any of us would have wanted. I know going back into lockdown will be incredibly tough for people – especially parents and...

Spending on local services in Kent is set to increase as the Covid-19 pandemic continues. Kent County Council’s budget has been set at just over £1.1 billion...

Many of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. A year that started with such promise, brought hardship and grief in the form of Covid-19. For many, it will be...

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. ’m pleased the Seasonal Workers...

In my submission to Maidstone Borough Council’s Local Plan consultation, I stressed the need to strike a balance between protecting the countryside and...

I’m delighted that local practices are joining hospitals in helping to rollout the vaccine. Those most at risk from the virus in Kent are amongst the first...

I’m delighted to announce the winner of my Christmas card competition this year is Alice Jeffery from Roseacre Junior School. The winning design will feature on...