Southeastern to add two more fast-track services from Charing Cross to Maidstone East Tuesday, 12 March, 2024 Reliable and frequent trains, to and from the capital, are vital for the local economy and quality of life for our county town commuters. I am grateful to Southeastern for listening to our needs and concerns, and to Katie Boots for all of her hard work on this ongoing campaign. I will be meeting with the Minister of Transport in the near future to try and secure additional services to Canon Street... News
NHS Test and Trace in Kent 2nd June 2020 The most optimistic hopes for an effective coronavirus vaccine to become available are reported to be at least a year away, and probably more. People I speak... Articles
Covid-19 and Charities in Maidstone and The Weald 26th May 2020 Being the MP for Maidstone and The Weald gives me a wonderful opportunity to see, at first-hand, the inspirational work that our fantastic charities undertake... News
Covid-19 and Care Homes 19th May 2020 In England and Wales so far, of over 10,000 Covid-19 deaths occurring outside hospital, 80% took place in care homes. Here in Kent the figure reflects the... Articles
Some Relief from Covid-19 Restrictions 12th May 2020 When the Prime Minister addressed the nation on Sunday he explained that, mercifully, some modest changes can now be made to the lockdown. This is partly... Articles
Covid-19 Testing 5th May 2020 ‘It’s not possible to fight a fire blindfolded’ said the World Health Organisation back in March when they issued the maxim ‘Test, Test, Test’ to governments... Articles
Covid-19 bulletin no.5 1st May 2020 Dear Friends and Residents Hello again, and I hope you and your loved ones have remained safe and well since my last bulletin a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday... Articles
Kent Police's Response to Coronavirus 28th April 2020 Last week I spoke with Kent’s Chief Constable Alan Pughsley and Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott about Kent Police’s response to Coronavirus... Articles
Covid 19 and M&TW NHS Trust 21st April 2020 My regular catch-up sessions with NHS Trust CEO Miles Scott are always important and I would like to share details of this week’s communication with Downs Mail... Articles
Covid-19 bulletin no.4 16th April 2020 Dear Friends and Residents Today (Thursday 16th April) it has been confirmed that the stringent social distancing measures will continue for at least [x] more... News