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Ever since I have been an MP I have banged the drum for farming and the rural economy. It’s part of our history and our heritage; it generates jobs and investment locally; and it puts Great British food on people’s plate.

At the end of March, I visited the wonderful Faversham Men’s Shed at the Abbey Physic Community Garden.

Losing a pet is any pet owner’s worst nightmare.

Catapult attacks are on the rise in Kent.

This time two years ago, my team and I were flat out helping families across Faversham and Mid Kent process their Homes for Ukraine applications.

Fly-tipping rightly boils people’s blood.

Our roads here in Kent are in serious need of attention. Potholes have become a huge pain in the neck for motorists– and fixing them is a must do for almost everyone I speak to.

Wherever you live you deserve a fast police response. This shouldn’t change if you live in a town, village or rurally.

It's so important that good performance in the NHS gets the recognition it deserves.

Earlier this year I led a local team in winning thousands of pounds to restore Faversham's underpass.

It's so important to keep school buildings up to date.

There are few better ways to boost your health and wellbeing than swimming.

I've always stood up for Graveney residents over Cleve Hill Solar Park.

Where would we be without businesses? They grow our food, harness ideas that make our lives better, and generate the tax that pays for our public services – and that’s just the start.

I’m working hard to get Faversham’s swing bridge back up and running.

As anyone who’s been through it recently will know, Faversham’s underpass desperately needs some love and attention.

Last Friday saw the return of one of the highlights of my year.

Education is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet.

We're never too small to make a 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…

The faster you can get the care you need, the better health you’ll be in.

People locally are finding it too hard to see an NHS dentist at the moment.

Last Friday I took a ride on the Detling Shopper Bus – a new minibus service between Bearsted and Maidstone.

I've nominated the wonderful Harrow Community Pub in Stockbury for the 2024 Community Pub Hero awards.

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.

This week is Neighbourhood Policing Week - a chance to recognise all that local, community and neighbourhood policing does to keep us safe.

At this time of year, spring can feel like a long way off.

Click the link below to find out what I've been up to this winter for our local area.

On Friday I had the huge pleasure of attending the opening of new eye services at Faversham Medical Practice.