Last Thursday I made my maiden speech in the House of Commons, during a debate on the new Government’s policies on energy and the environment. I was fortunate to be called on only the second full day of parliament being back in session, as there are over 200 new MPs looking to make their first […]
Last week Parliament returned to elect the Speaker and for the newly elected members to swear the oath of allegiance to The Queen that enables them to take their seats in the House of Commons. I was proud to be in their number as your new MP. The first time you enter the chamber of […]
One of my top priorities as your new MP will be working to support investment into our area which will give a boost to local business and create jobs. In Folkestone, the regeneration of the harbour and seafront will be vital to the future of the local economy. On Monday attended the public presentation given […]
As this is my first article as the MP for Folkestone and Hythe I would like to thank everyone who supported my campaign, and promise that I will work hard for the whole constituency, however people voted. It is hard to describe the great surge of emotions I felt standing on the stage of the […]
The polls are now open for the general election. Please make sure you vote. Today, we will at last all have our say on the future direction of our country. Throughout this campaign I have made films and comments on this blog, discussing some of the important issues we face; Cutting taxes on jobs and […]
Filmed on St George's Day, Damian Collins talks about the nation's future defences following some revealing claims from the Lib Dem leader in the recent Leadership Debate.
Damian Collins overlooking the English Channel talks about what the Conservatives will do to massively reduce illegal immigration that has been taking place under this Labour Government for the past decade or more.
Ann Widdicombe joined Damian Collins and his campaign team in Dymchurch and New Romney. They are filme talking on the sea defences at Dymchurch beach.
Damiam Collins, seen outside Folkestone's Harvey Grammar school sets out his case for protecting selective education and the Grammar school system against the threat from local LibDems.
Damian Collins was visiting business owners and meeting residents today in Hythe High Street setting out how the Conservative Party will help to improve the future of towns such as this.