Monthly Update - April 2024 Tuesday, 23 April, 2024 The last month has had a distinctly rural feel, as I have visited farms, a vineyard, and spent a happy morning at the Ashford Market surrounded by cattle and sheep. There has also been a sporting element, as I have been at games at Ashford Rugby Club and Ashford United Football Club. Elsewhere I joined hundreds of people at the Model Railway Exhibitions around the town centre, and attended a very... Local News
Select Committee Update – Women’s Sport 12th September 2023 Today the CMS Committee held its second evidence session for its inquiry into Women’s Sport. In today’s panel we heard from Dr Beth Clarkson (Visiting Lecturer... Westminster News
Our Man in Westminster - The M20 7th September 2023 With autumn now upon us (and of course the weather getting better than it has been all summer) it is worth noting one summer phenomenon that did not happen—days... Articles
Select Committee Update – Gambling Regulation 5th September 2023 Today the CMS Committee held its fourth and final evidence session for its inquiry into gambling regulation. We heard from two panels today. In the first panel... Westminster News
Damian Green MP joins call for ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online store 29th August 2023 Damian Green, Member of Parliament for Ashford, has signed an open letter from over 100 MPs calling on supermarkets to highlight the very best of British... Articles
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
Select Committee Update – Gambling Regulation 11th July 2023 Today the CMS Committee held its second evidence session for its inquiry into gambling regulation. We heard from two panels today. In the first panel we heard... Westminster News
The Summer Reading Challenge Begins This Weekend! 6th July 2023 This weekend, the Summer Reading Challenge begins. It takes place throughout the summer holidays, starting Saturday 8th July. The Challenge encourages children... Local News
Select Committee Update – The Draft Media Bill 4th July 2023 Today the CMS Committee held its fourth and final session on scrutinising the Draft Media Bill. We heard from two panels today. In the first panel we heard from... Westminster News
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