I want to make healthcare better for everyone in my new job 18th February 2020 I’m delighted to have been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Health and Social Care, as part of last week’s reshuffle. My new responsibilities... Articles
North Street ‘garden community’ needs to be rejected 13th February 2020 I’ve called on Swale Borough Council to reject plans to build 5,000 new houses at North Street. The development is being considered for inclusion in Swale’s new... Articles
A better future for nature in Kent 12th February 2020 We all want to see nature thrive. From turtledoves in the orchards around Selling, lapwings at the Graveney Marshes, to songbirds in the Weald – Kent is home to... Articles
An update on policing in Headcorn 12th February 2020 More regular patrols by police officers in Headcorn are already having an impact. I was back in the village last Friday (7 February) for a meeting with the... Articles
Record numbers at Apprenticeship Fair 11th February 2020 A record number of students and employers took part in the 2020 Maidstone Apprenticeship Fair on Friday 7 February. It’s fantastic to see more and more young... Articles
An update on Brenley Corner 5th February 2020 Efforts to improve Brenley Corner have been given a boost by the Minister responsible for roads. Roads Minister, Baroness Vere, has said she recognises “the... Articles
Kent MPs call for NHS cash injection 3rd February 2020 I’ve teamed up with other Kent MPs to call for a cash injection of £360 million for the NHS in East Kent. Along with the MPs for Dover, Folkstone, Ashford... Articles
96% say no to Lenham Heath development 30th January 2020 The results are in from my survey and it’s clear there is overwhelming opposition to plans for a “garden village” at Lenham Heath. 96 per cent of responders... Articles
Full fibre broadband coming to Faversham 29th January 2020 Faversham, Sheldwich, Painters Forstal and Davington will be some of the first places in the country to benefit from a full fibre broadband network. This is... Articles