£40 million boost for local jobs
On Monday the Government announced a £40million boost for jobs in East Kent. The award from the Regional Growth Fund will benefit the four East Kent districts,...
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Olympic boost from Romney Marsh
My work as your Member of Parliament this year has given me the chance to see the constituency from many different angles, including going underground...
Read this entry » Making a difference for young people
We know that sport can change lives, and particularly by inspiring young people. Whilst sporting activity is good for all who enjoy it there...
Read this entry » New hope for Dungeness
On Tuesday George Osborne announced that there would be a review of the way in which the European habitats regulations are interpreted and implemented...
Read this entry » New support for working families
My daughter Claudia opened the first window of her advent calendar this morning and was disappointed to find that behind it was just a picture,...
Read this entry » ‘Go Folkestone’ looking to the future
Last Friday evening I joined a packed Quarterhouse in Folkestone for the tenth anniversary meeting of Go Folkestone. Led by its President Philip...
Read this entry » Focus on Operation Stack
Delivering a long term solution to the problems created by Operation Stack remains one of the big infrastructure challenges facing our area....
Read this entry » The Olympic torch relay is coming to town
Put the date in your diaries, the Olympic flame and torch will be coming to our area on Wednesday 18th July 2012. As a member of the House of...
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New evidence in phone hacking inquiry
The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee has today published new evidence relating to our inquiry the phone hacking scandal. This new evidence takes us into...
Read this entry »Keep free on street parking for our town centres
Parking should continue to be free for those who want to visit and shop in our town centres. Free time-limited on street parking in the centre of Folkestone, Sandgate,...
Read this entry »Powers must come back to Britain from Europe
Europe has been the dominant issue in the House of Commons this week, both with growing concerns about the crisis in the eurozone and Monday’s debate on a motion...
Read this entry »The EU: In, out or shake it all about?
On Monday 24th October the House of Commons will debate a motion calling for a referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union. This is a multiple choice,...
Read this entry »Young people focused on success
Last Friday I was delighted to accept the invitation of the Mayor of New Romney, Councillor Roger Joynes, to take part in a question and answer session with young...
Read this entry »Recognition for local volunteers
The work of volunteers is the backbone of every strong society and we are fortunate locally to have so many individuals and organisations who give up their time...
Read this entry »Government to support business lending
This week started at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester where I was able to introduce the competition we have organised to promote start up businesses...
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