Encouraging news on continental travel from Ashford and Ebbsfleet Monday, 3 November, 2025 When the Eurostar gave up stopping at Ashford and Ebbsfleet during the pandemic we all thought it was temporary. Five years on, despite meetings and letters and lobbying, Eurostar's managers are still dragging their feet rather than commit to stopping in Kent again. I've run out of patience. At a recent Eurostar event in Parliament, I collared their General Secretary who oversees all route... Local News
Listening to you about how we can improve the Benefits system 8th September 2025 Did you know that nearly a quarter of all Government expenditure is spent on pensions and benefits – with over £56bn spent on disability and housing benefits... Local News
Public Meeting on the Future of Faversham Cottage Hospital 3rd September 2025 Last night I was at the Public Meeting on the future of Faversham Cottage Hospital. Thank you to everyone who showed up – it was a full house. At the start I... Local News
Backing Our Brilliant Schools 29th August 2025 "All we want is the best for the children, but I spend my entire time worrying about finances and not about the children.” Those are the words of a local head... Local News
Continuing my ‘meet and greets’ in Leeds Village 27th August 2025 Following the success of several ‘ meet and greets ’ in pubs, cafes and village halls in the new parts of my constituency, I am now hosting events across the... Local News
My Campaign to Save Faversham Cottage Hospital 26th August 2025 Faversham Cottage Hospital has now been shut for five weeks, and the longer it stays closed the less likely it is to reopen. That is deeply concerning. I was... Local News
Raising concerns about 3 large housing developments 21st August 2025 I have written to Swale Borough Council raising my concerns about the cumulative impact of Highsted Park, Winterbourne Fields and the Duchy if they all go ahead... Local News
Supporting UK Blackcurrant Growers 19th August 2025 Many of us know the joy of a cold Ribena on a hot day. But have you ever wondered where the blackcurrants come from? It may be closer than you expect. Just... Local News
Book onto the Faversham Cottage Hospital Public Meeting 14th August 2025 Faversham Cottage Hospital sadly closed in July. We were told that it was only for a month, but it's now over 5 weeks later and the doors are still shut. I know... Local News
This week's disappointing unemployment figures 14th August 2025 We’re now over a year into Labour’s government, and this week’s figures should worry everyone in Faversham and Mid Kent. The numbers speak for themselves... Local News
