Education is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet.
It might be a cliché in politics, but it’s one which still holds true. Investing in people is the single best thing we can do to improve the world around us.
I know that on an issue as big as the environment, it can feel overwhelming trying to make changes on your own. But the truth is that communities coming together in their small corner of the world make a huge combined difference.
This week is #NationalApprenticeshipWeek - a chance to showcase some of the amazing opportunities out there to earn while you learn. I even met some brilliant local apprentices in Parliament today as part of a Hospitality Showcase event.
Teynham has been without a GP Surgery for nearly two years, forcing people to travel to Sittingbourne or Faversham to see a doctor. I’m working with local councillors Julian Speed and Lloyd Bowen and GP Dr Nilan to find a way to get Teynham back its GP.
The faster you can get the care you need, the better health you’ll be in.
This simple but powerful idea is at the centre of everything I’m working on as a Health Minister at the moment to reform our health and social care system.
Last Friday I took a ride on the Detling Shopper Bus – a new minibus service between Bearsted and Maidstone.
Back in 2022 I campaigned for an increase in community transport funding, after we lost several bus routes which simply weren’t getting enough passengers to keep them going.
Last week I had the huge privilege of welcoming the Roads Minister Guy Opperman to Brenley Corner to show him first-hand the improvements we need to see at the junction on a busy Monday morning.
