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 relationship with the European Union is not what inspired me to become an MP.

Our Commonwealth family of nations has a long and proud history – this year marks the 70th anniversary of its formation.

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.

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 local memories and its spectre generated collective groans of concern from the good people of Maidstone and the Weald as Operation Stack

Helen vows to ensure local opinion is heard over a plan for 2000 homes for the village of Marden.

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’t media hyperbole. Undoubtedly, this has been another mammoth political week with far reaching consequences.

‘Tonight, in the House of Commons, I voted against an extension to Article 50 and against a second referendum.

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.

Commenting on the start of the 'Call for Sites' stage of the Local Plan Review, Helen Grant MP said, 

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 accomplishment, and what better occasion than International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March this week.