Let's congratulate the NHS - not weaponise it 21st July 2017 Our national health service was last week judged the best, safest and most affordable healthcare system—better than that of France, Germany, Norway, Sweden... Westminster News
Grenfell Tower residents spoke up about their fears but were not listened to 22nd June 2017 One of the most shocking aspects of the Grenfell Tower tragedy is that residents had raised fears about safety in the building but were not listened to. I asked... Westminster News
Record £42 million fine for BT broadband 28th March 2017 Broadband regulator Ofcom has set a record £42 million fine for not paying enough compensation to telecoms companies. Openreach, BT's broadband arm, provides... Westminster News
"Kent would be an ideal place for a new medical school," says Jeremy Hunt 21st March 2017 I asked Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to support plans to establish a new medical school in Kent. I asked: "Does my right hon. Friend agree that Kent, with its... Westminster News
Beer duty: Minister responds 6th March 2017 With the Budget coming on Wednesday 8 March, a number of constituents wrote to me about beer duty and business rates for pubs. I am very supportive of our local... Westminster News
Government commits to better mobile coverage and broadband 1st March 2017 Improving mobile phone coverage and broadband infrastructure were key pillars of the Government's Digital Strategy unveiled today by Culture Secretary Karen... Westminster News
Business rates and beer 28th February 2017 I know a lot of local businesspeople are worried about the business rate revaluation, and some are seeing big increases. I recently met the Chancellor Philip... Westminster News
Brexit: Let's use this opportunity to frame the country's future 2nd February 2017 Triggering Article 50: My speech to Parliament This evening I will vote to begin the formal process of leaving the European Union because, though I voted remain... Westminster News
Minister, will you support a medical school in Kent? 31st January 2017 Last week I called on the Government to support the building of a new medical school in Kent. Our county could benefit enormously from a medical school. We need... Westminster News