Select Committee Update – The Draft Media Bill 6th June 2023 Today the CMS Committee held its first evidence session of the Committee’s scrutiny of the Draft Media Bill. In the session we heard from Emily Davidson (Head... Westminster News
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
The George Pub in Bethersden Reopens its Doors 31st May 2023 Last Friday, the George Pub in Bethersden reopened following its two year closure. It has been transformed by a group of residents following an effort to raise... Local News
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
Select Committee Update – NFTs and the Blockchain 18th April 2023 Today the DCMS Committee held its first evidence session in our NFTs and the Blockchain inquiry. The session was split into two panels. In the first panel we... Westminster News