Our Man in Westminster - Celebrating the Kent County Show 2023 13th July 2023 In the midst of a good deal of difficulty in the world the annual rituals of the Kent Show are a great consolation. It always helps when the weather shines on... Articles
Our Man in Westminster - Local GP and NHS Services 29th June 2023 The ability to make an appointment to see your GP easily and at a convenient time is one of the best aspects of the NHS. So when it is difficult, as it has been... Articles
Our Man in Westminster - A good and bad news story 1st June 2023 Recent days have shown the easiest and most difficult sides of being an MP at the same time. Last Friday I was looking forward hugely to celebrate the re... Articles
Let's fix social care now before it's too late 23rd May 2023 Political crises come and go, but the crisis of social care has been growing for decades, and still needs a comprehensive solution. I have been trying to push... Articles
Our Man in Westminster - The Barclays Local Insight Report and Ashford 18th May 2023 Sometimes it is good to have hard facts and figures to back up what we all think is happening. I have been reading the Barclays Bank Local Insights report for... Articles
Select Committee Update – Gambling Regulation 17th May 2023 Today the CMS Committee held its first evidence session in our Gambling Regulation inquiry following the publication of the Government's gambling White Paper... Articles
Our Man in Westminster - Ashford Sees Lower Crime Rates 4th May 2023 The fear of crime, especially in the town centre, is a subject often brought up with me when I meet people. The incidence of crime is much less than the fear... Articles
Our Man in Westminster - Otterpool Park 20th April 2023 The news in last week’s Kentish Express that planning permission has been granted for the Otterpool Park Development on the former Folkestone Racecourse will... Articles
Our Man in Westminster - the Ashford Unframed 2023 Festival 6th April 2023 One of the unsung heroes of life in Ashford is Chris Dixon, who runs the arts and culture side of the Council’s activities. His latest project is one that can... Articles