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Our national health service was last week judged the best, safest and most affordable healthcare system—better than that of France, Germany, Norway, Sweden...

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...

Broadband regulator Ofcom has set a record £42 million fine for not paying enough compensation to telecoms companies. Openreach, BT's broadband arm, provides...

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...

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...

Improving mobile phone coverage and broadband infrastructure were key pillars of the Government's Digital Strategy unveiled today by Culture Secretary Karen...

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...

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...

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...