Our Man in Westminster - Marking the festive season at the Carnival of the Baubles Thursday, 30 November, 2023 Being a Member of Parliament brings a range of varied experiences, but it is fair to say that walking in a procession behind a giant mechanical fox has been one of the most unusual. It turns out to be one of the most enjoyable as well, as it was my small contribution to the Carnival of the Baubles, which in the last few years has marked the start of Christmas for Ashford. This year’s procession... Articles
The Social Care Workforce in Kent 30th November 2023 One of the central points of my Social Care Campaign was the need for reform to the social care workforce and how we need both more workers and better paid ones... Local News
Select Committee Update – The Work of Channel 4 28th November 2023 Today the CMS Committee held a regular scrutiny session to examine Channel 4’s annual performance. We heard from Alex Mahon (Chief Executive, Channel 4) and Sir... Westminster News
Select Committee Update – Women’s Sport 21st November 2023 Today the CMS Committee held its fourth evidence session for its inquiry into Women’s Sport. We heard from Barbara Slater (Director of Sport, BBC), Niall Sloane... Westminster News
Our Man in Westminster - Abbie's Army receives Prime Minister’s Points of Light award 16th November 2023 One of my most pleasurable duties in recent days was to present an award to Amanda and Ray Mifsud, who set up the Ashford-based charity “Abbie’s Army” in 2012... Articles
Select Committee Update - Promoting Britain Abroad 14th November 2023 Today the CMS Committee held an evidence session for its inquiry into ‘Promoting Britain Abroad’. There were two panels today. In the first panel we heard from... Westminster News
Damian Green marks Trustees’ Week 2023 9th November 2023 Damian has praised the achievements of the 2271 charity trustees in Ashford and is encouraging others to consider volunteering their time in the local area by... Local News
Damian Green welcomes Wye to Little Burton Bus Route 8th November 2023 Bus back to Wye and Little Burton MP for Ashford, Damian Green welcomes the news that bus services will be restored to Wye and Little Burton in Kennington from... Local News
Damian Green Opens Ashford College’s Phase 2 Extension 3rd November 2023 Damian has opened Ashford College’s Phase 2 extension. The new build includes a cutting-edge ‘Engineering Hub’ with CNC machines, XUZ machines and Kuka Robotics... Local News
Our Man in Westminster - International Rail Services from Kent 2nd November 2023 It was a privilege to be able to bring the subject of the return of international rail services to the floor of the House of Commons, and to hear the largely... Westminster News
