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My views on the additional support for retired Gurkhas just announced by the Government

For the last year I have been working with the House of Commons All Party Group on Gurkha Welfare, to bring forward recommendations to give greater support to retired Gurkhas and to investigate some specific concerns that they have raised about their treatment. At the end of last week the Ministry of Defence published its […]

Update on Operation Stack and homelessness in Folkestone

The Operation Stack restrictions were finally lifted from our roads at the weekend but the work on a long term solution to this problem continues. Last week, along with Kent MPs Charlie Elphicke, Damian Green and Tracey Crouch, I met with the Roads Minister John Hayes to press him to lead an urgent government review […]

Why I'm delighted that EDF energy have extended the operating life of Dungeness B nuclear power station until at least 2028

EDF energy has confirmed this week that Dungeness B nuclear power station will continue its operating life until at least 2028; an extension of 10 years to its current license. Nuclear power at Dungeness has been, and will remain, a major part of our local economy, and this is particularly good news for Romney Marsh. […]

New figures show how Shepway's economic turnaround continues to go from strength to strength

If you want to know how the economy is doing, look out for the number of white vans on our streets. New figures released last week by the motor industry revealed the highest level of registrations of new commercial vehicles and vans for seven years; and an eleven per cent increase on the previous year. […]

Community Walk from Dungeness to Folkestone to support the Young Lives Foundation (28th February)

Join me on the 28th February as I lead a community walk form the lighthouse in Dungeness all the way across Shepway to the Step Short memorial arch in Folkestone. For more information about the walk, why I'm supporting this particular charity and the chance to donate, click on the image below and you'll go through to […]

Save the date! Community Walk on February 28th from Dungeness lighthouse to the memorial arch in Folkestone in aid of the Young Lives Foundation - all welcome!

With 2015 well underway, and as we are making and following our resolutions for the new year, I would like to ask for your help with an event I am organising later next month. On Saturday 28th February I will be leading a community walk along the coast, from the lighthouse at Dungeness to the Step […]

2014: A year to remember for Folkestone & Hythe

As 2014 passes we can look back on a year to remember for our area. A particular high point came on 4th August with the visit of Prince Harry to Folkestone to dedicate the Step Short First World War centenary memorial arch. Folkestone’s significant and appropriate marking of this important anniversary was shown around the world […]

Sport is a vital pillar of our communities, which is why I'm committed to the fight against corruption in FIFA.

Organised sport and religion are the two ways that communities most frequently come together; and particularly so during the Christmas season. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, families and friends gather at their local church for the Nativity and the service at the crib. On Boxing Day, people flock to sporting events such as the […]

Lots to celebrate locally as we enter the Christmas season

Christmas is a time of music, from the classic carols to popular festive tunes. One local charity has decided to seize the initiative and launch a Christmas track to raise money to support their work. The Shorncliffe Trust has teamed up with the Peace Collective and the British Red Cross to launch ‘All Together Now’. […]

Devastating news as Hythe Councillor Keren Belcourt dies suddenly after an accident at home.

The sudden death of a friend is always a shock to the system, especially when they are taken in the prime of life. So it was with great sadness that I learnt on Sunday morning that Keren Belcourt had died suddenly after an accident at her home. Our thoughts and prayers are with her husband Reg […]

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