Talking politics with A-Level students from QE Grammar School 1st October 2019 I visited Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School on 27 September to talk to sixth form politics students about life as an MP and what's going on in Westminster at the... Articles
First official visit to Kent as Tourism Minister 1st October 2019 I recently visited Simpsons Wine Estate in Barham in my new role as Minister for Tourism. The visit was an opportunity to see how Kent’s booming food and drink... Articles
East Kent Recycling needs to stick to the rules 26th September 2019 I was disappointed by the decision to give the go ahead for the expansion of East Kent Recycling’s plant at Oare Creek. I was strongly opposed to the... Articles
New shop for food lovers opens in Headcorn 25th September 2019 It was fantastic to attend the official opening of Foodie’s Emporium in Headcorn on 20 September. I love buying local produce and Foodie’s is full of that –... Articles
Results are in from the Park Wood GP survey… 19th September 2019 I received hundreds of responses to my recent survey on GP services in Park Wood, which shows just how much people care. Lots of people shared stories of how... Articles
New responsibilities, but my top priority will be working hard for Faversham and Mid Kent 17th September 2019 On 10 September I received a phone call from the Prime Minister offering me a job in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. It’s a huge honour to... Articles
Campaign win: money back for 15 minute train delays 16th September 2019 It’s good news that passengers can now claim compensation for train journeys delayed by 15 minutes or more. Whether getting home late from work, missing a... Articles
Farmers need better access to seasonal workers 12th September 2019 I met the Immigration Minister, Seema Kennedy MP, on 12 September, to raise concerns from farmers about the shortage of seasonal workers. We were joined in the... Articles
New report highlights potential of British fruit 11th September 2019 I was delighted to welcome guests to Parliament on 10 September for the launch of a landmark report on the future of British fruit. The White Paper from British... Articles