Complaints have been landing again this morning about the closure of Station Road for Gas works, which left Strood and Rochester yet again with super congestion. We have had months of road closures, road works which appear totally…
The provision and quality of social care is so important to us all, we have some great providers locally including Dignity Home Care - Medway, which was founded by Natalie whose passion for providing high quality care was what drove her to…
As we into the election, it's time to unveil the Conservative Party's manifesto for 2024. Our vision is crystal clear: we're here to champion working people, power up the economy, secure the future for our young people, protect our borders…
I have had the pleasure of working with the Team at Abbey Court School over a number of years, even before i was first elected to parliament in 2015. I can personally tell you about the incredible work being done there. The dedication of…
We will deliver 100,000 more apprenticeships by the end of the next parliament and fund it by cutting the low-value degrees which have been making people poorer.
As you may have already seen, we are proposing a new model of National Service for 18-year-olds. This program offers two options: A full-time, 12-month military placement.
I have been campaigning for a New Hospital and with our growing local population, a second hospital site is desperately needed to take pressure of the main Medway Maritime Hospital in Gillingham and in order to balance access to health…
Medway Hospital have opened a new Cardio Respiratory ward which was part of the £5 million project to transform the old Ruby ward to provide more than 30 new beds at the hospital with state of the art facilities for patients with serious…
On the 1st of May, I had the pleasure of hosting a Westminster Hall debate on the Redevelopment of Chatham Docks Basin 3. As many of you are aware, Chatham Docks hold immense historical significance for our community and serve as a vital…
I am always blown away by the number of great businesses who operate within our constituency and I was lucky enough to visit Celessence Technolgies Ltd to meet its phenomenal joint founders and CEOs Shibani Mohindra and Suzanne Powell who…
The Houses of Parliament have a long standing tradition of showcasing beers from different constituencies from around the country to promote local breweries to guests and visitors.
In a move that promises to develop our healthcare system, pharmacists around the country are now equipped to handle a wider range of health conditions. This initiative, part of a strategy to reduce waiting times and improve patient care…
It was truly wonderful to be able to attend the 100th Anniversary service at Rochester Cathedral of The Dunkirk Little Ship paddle steamer Medway Queen. Thank you to The Medway Queen Preservation Society and all who have been involved over…
I welcome the announcement that the Government will be boosting councils across the country with £850 million to ensure that there is enough provision and capacity for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
I was delighted to be informed by the Sports Minister Stuart Andrew MP that Hoo Swimming Pool will receive £744,379 from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport as part of their £40m Exchequer funding for solar panels and a new gas…
I was honoured to attend the official opening of the new Rochester Riverside Primary School, part of The Pilgrim Academy Trust. The pleasure of officially opening the Church of England school was that of our very own Bishop of Rochester,…
Following the consultation, a decision has been made that the Evelina London Children’s Hospital should be the future children’s cancer centre for children living in south London and the Southeast of England.
With the recent unveiling of the Spring Budget 2024, there's a lot to discuss and several key updates that directly impact us. A lot of economic progress has been made, particularly over the past year, and it is fair to say the economy is…
It has come to my attention that recently constituents have been faced with the stock shortage of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication at local pharmacies. I recognise the impact this can have on people’s well-being, as the…
It was my pleasure to welcome the Home Secretary, Rt Hon. James Cleverly MP to Rochester with the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott to discuss the Safe Streets funding that the constituency has benefited from and hear how…
Great news for everyone in the care sector, with the announcement of a package designed to boost careers in care. This initiative is all about supporting our invaluable care workers, helping to recruit and retain staff through new,…
Following my local campaign to ‘Can the Cone’, I am pleased that the Government has listened and announced their Plan for Drivers. The proposals will seek to prevent the significant disruption overrunning roadworks cause on not only…
Tuesday evening was the official opening of the Royal Crown, Rochester following a £1.2m transformation by Shepherd Neame, Britain and Kent’s oldest brewer. The Dean of Rochester Cathedral, the Very Reverend Philip Hesketh pulled the first…
I held an urgent meeting with Royal Mail to address the reasons for the postal delays across the constituency and particularly in Strood. Royal Mail are aware of these delays and are sorry for this, but they have explained that this is due…
Fantastic visit to The Academy of Cuxton Schools on Friday to open their new Library and get the opportunity to speak to some of the Reading ambassadors, who were working so hard to help their fellow pupils with their reading. Thank you to…
Last week I went to see the team at Strood Community Shop Strood Community Shop – For Strood, by Strood. to speak to KMTV https://www.kentonline.co.uk/.../it-will-increase.../ about the depressing news that both Natwest and Lloyds will be…