Maidstone's Air Quality 11th April 2019 Driving across the junction of Stone Street and Knightrider Street in Maidstone recently I was enveloped by a cloud of black smoke. I had to close my windows... Articles
A Fairer Economy 4th April 2019 Brexit is a vitally important, historic moment for our nation and it is therefore understandable that so much time continues to be devoted to it. However, our... Articles
Commonwealth Family of Nations 28th March 2019 Our Commonwealth family of nations has a long and proud history – this year marks the 70th anniversary of its formation. Commonwealth Day each March marks an... Articles
Keeping Our Community Safe 28th March 2019 There is no Mum or Dad in the world who would not have been deeply affected by the terrible murders of young people on the UK’s streets in recent months. As a... Articles
Operation Stack 21st March 2019 It’s been four years since I was stuck in it, and my mum too, near where she lives off Junction 8. The ‘Summer of Stack’ in 2015 lives painfully large in many... Articles
Meaningful Vote 2 14th March 2019 Over breakfast on Monday, I heard, for the umpteenth time, the commentators on the television emphasising the importance of the week ahead. For once, this wasn... Articles
Leaving the European Union 14th March 2019 I have always been clear, as my voting record attests to, that I believe we must honour the result of the 2016 referendum by leaving the European Union. Last... Articles
KM Column: International Women's Day 7th March 2019 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the first woman taking her seat in the UK Parliament. There is much for women to celebrate since Nancy Astor’s momentous... Articles
Apprenticeship Opportunities 4th March 2019 The Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network, which I am proud to Chair, is an employer led, action-focussed group whose members share my belief that someone... Articles