I believe that Remembrance Day, 11th November should become a public holiday, as a living memorial to the sacrifice through death of millions of service men and women, from the trenches of the First World War, to our troops currently fighting in Helmand province in Afghanistan. This would be a particularly significant time to […]
One of the biggest issues we face is this recession is the pressure on local businesses which are the backbone of our economy. They provide jobs, training and skills for people of all ages, and businesses on the high street, village centre and local parade help bring the community together. Yet from the closure of […]
Last month I invited Shadow Tourism Minister Tobias Ellwood to come to Folkestone to meet with leading figures in the local tourism industry. Tourism is the fourth largest industry in the UK and is particuarly important to the eocnomy in Folkestone and across Shepway. We are both an area that attracts tourists and vistors, as […]
"I believe everyone should have the chance to achieve what they want in life - to buy their first home, start a business, enjoy retirement, get the best qualifications for work, good quality healthcare when they need it, the right school for their children and to live in a safe community. When times are tough, it is even more important that we work for this change, which I […]