Don't delay Thameslink - my message to Rail Minister 10th September 2019 I met Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris to tell him not to delay new Thameslink services to Maidstone East. They were due to start in December 2018, but have... Articles
£20 million to keep Kent moving in any Brexit outcome 4th September 2019 Operation Brock is getting a £20 million funding boost as part of the Government’s preparations to leave the EU on 31 October. Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps... Articles
More money for Kent schools 4th September 2019 Schools in Kent will get a share of an extra £14 billion the Government has committed to education funding between now and 2022/23. As part of this, Minimum... Articles
Brexit funding boost for Kent 28th August 2019 Councils in Kent will receive an extra £2.6 million in new funding to help prepare for Brexit. This is another step in making sure we’re ready to leave the EU... Articles
Underpass upgrade great news for Faversham 20th August 2019 The underpass at Faversham station is finally getting some attention. South Eastern has announced it has secured £130,000 of funding to carry out renovation... Articles
Campaign to save Graveney Marshes heads to Parliament 15th August 2019 Next month I will be leading a debate in Parliament on the proposed solar power plant at Graveney Marshes to highlight the local environmental impact of the 890... Articles
Minister must put train upgrades back on track 12th August 2019 I’m frustrated that the competition to find a new operator for Kent’s railways has been cancelled. The Department for Transport announced on 7 August that it... Articles
Fines for lorry drivers who clog up Kent’s roads is welcome news 6th August 2019 Lorry drivers who clog up Kent’s roads on their way to cross the Channel face a £300 fine under proposals announced by the Government. The Department for... Articles
Turtle doves making a comeback in Kent 30th July 2019 The decline in the number of turtle doves in recent years is shocking, but it is great to see they are making a comeback in Kent. I recently visited Gaskains... Articles