Next month I will be leading a debate in Parliament on the proposed solar power plant at Graveney Marshes to highlight the local environmental impact of the 890-acre development.

I’m frustrated that the competition to find a new operator for Kent’s railways has been cancelled. 

Lorry drivers who clog up Kent’s roads on their way to cross the Channel face a £300 fine under proposals announced by the Government.

The decline in the number of turtle doves in recent years is shocking, but it is great to see they are making a comeback in Kent.

Boris Johnson has been appointed Prime Minister, and he's pledged to invest in broadband and mobile.

People often tell me they just want politicians to get on and deliver Brexit. Boris Johnson has set out how he plans to do this – aiming for a deal to unite the country. I am confident he will rise to the challenge of leading our country at this difficult time.

People often tell me they have to wait ages to see a GP, and I have been shocked to hear stories about people queuing outside their surgery to get an appointment. This is simply not good enough.

The following statement was read out on my behalf at the open floor planning hearing into Cleve Hill solar farm.

Cars bombing over the flyover at 70mph could make it difficult and potentially dangerous for people living in Stockbury to get to the village.

It can be difficult to get a true picture of how our area is doing when it comes to mental health services.

So I'm pleased that Mental Health Watch, a new website which makes scrutinising spending and performance easy, has been launched by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.