Three children in every classroom have a diagnosable mental disorder and over half of mental health problems start by the age of 14. That means that schools have a crucial role in identifying children in need of help, and getting them that help.

Faversham station sets the scene when you arrive in the town, whether you’re a tourist or a commuter getting home after a long day in the office. It used to be a source of pride, but in recent decades it has become increasingly dilapidated.

We thought we’d seen the back of Operation Stack, but Kent once again ground to a halt last week – this time because of bad weather. It was a grim reminder of 2015, with short journeys taking hours, children unable to get to school and businesses losing money.

This week Parliament will be voting again on the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal. Since the referendum, my guiding principle has been to honour the referendum result while being mindful of individuals and businesses who are worried they will lose out through Brexit.

A pilot scheme to enable non-EU migrant workers to work on British farms has launched today.

I've been arguing for years that fruit farmers need to know they will be able to hire the workers they need, whatever happens with Brexit. This is a step in the right direction.

Graveney Marshes are eerily beautiful and a haven for rare birds; I’m very worried that plans for a solar power station the size of Faversham would change them forever.

We know from experience how bad it can be when the M20 shuts down all night. Back in November there was a week of dreadful delays caused by overnight closures – with children missing lessons and businesses losing money from late deliveries and people not getting to work on time.

The constituency and the country voted to Leave and I have been supporting the Prime Minister to get on with the job of taking us out of the EU. The negotiations have been difficult – which we always knew they were going to be.

Children from Bearsted, Thurnham, Detling and Maidstone desperately need new schools to go to and I'm pleased that an application has gone in for Bearsted Primary and Snowfields Academy. 

MPs from across Kent are calling for road upgrades ready for the opening of the Lower Thames Crossing in 2027.