Working with Kent Police to increase uniformed presence and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in our communities.

Yesterday, I joined the Shadow Justice team on the frontbench to push the government to scrap plans to release some of the most dangerous offenders early in our opposition day debate. 

Earlier this week, Alex Norris, Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum, made a statement to Parliament outlining the Government's plans for accommodating those seeking asylum in Britain.Because of the Government's failure to leave the ECHR and tackle the small boats crisis, over 70,000 mig

Local residents have raised serious concerns about the Government’s dispersal policy for housing asylum seekers in residential communities in Maidstone & Malling.Last week I met Cllr Des Keers and a group of residents, led by Kent County Cllr Andrew Kennedy, who presented me with a petition sign

Today is a truly historic day for child protection in this country.Last night, the Crime and Policing Bill received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Recently, the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has ordered the closure of hotels currently housing asylum seekers, with a plan to relocate individuals into flats and houses across the country by converting them into Houses of Multiple Occupancy.This decision raises understandable concerns for local

Parliament has recognised that the risk posed by the most serious offenders does not end at the prison gatesThe campaign for a child cruelty register has revealed something important about how Parliament really works: meaningful legal change does not depend solely on who sits on the government bench

For months Conservatives have pressed the Government for a Child Cruelty Register, alongside my constituent Paula Hudgell, supported by Nick Timothy and families who have endured the worst. I am delighted the Government has now accepted our case, tabled an amendment, and will proceed to adopt t

It was a pleasure to attend such an inspiring evening at the inaugural Conservative Women’s Organisation (CWO) Women and Girls Empowerment Summit at the University of Kent on Friday.

Illegal vaping is an issue I hear about from constituents and, sadly, one I have seen first-hand when out in Maidstone Town Centre.

This week I attended an important drop-in session in Parliament with the Bar Council and the Criminal Bar Association to discuss proposals to reduce the right to trial by jury.