Harvest 2024

It was great to visit Brogdale Farm and talk to them about this year's apple harvest. Kent is the Garden of England and I will always fight for our fruit farmers in Parliament

People always say that they only hear from politicians at election time. This has never been the case for me. In fact, meeting people is one of the best bits of my work and I have been trying to find new ways of meeting as many of you as possible.

I have started holding drop-in sessions in pubs and cafes, where anyone can come for a chat without booking in advance. So far, I’ve done these in the wards which have newly joined my constituency, but I’ll work my way round the whole constituency. Please keep an eye out for a letter inviting you!

My drop-in surgeries are in addition to my regular surgeries and the help I give people when they contact me – so if you do have a problem which I can help you with please get in touch.

Talking to constituents at my recent 'drop in' session in The Red Lion, Milstead

I am still receiving emails every day from pensioners worried about losing Winter Fuel Payments. I voted against this, along with many other MPs - but not enough to overturn the Government’s majority. I've also launched a petition against the cut, which you can sign here.

If you’re expecting to lose your Winter Fuel Payment and may struggle to afford your heating this winter, please check whether you’re entitled to Pension Credit here: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility.

Fighting for our rural buses

I have always backed rural buses, but their future is now even more uncertain.

Read how I am fighting for local buses here

Don't build all over Faversham Petition

Sign my petition to help urge Swale Councillors to think again about building the lion's share of Swale's housing in and around Faversham

Sign my petition here

At last the M20 J8-9 is about to be resurfaced!

Success for the many parish councillors who have campaigned for this.

The works should help reduce noise levels. Read more here

Supporting people with sight loss

World Sight Day is a reminder of how important it is to support those who live with sight loss.

I spoke with representatives from the RNIB and Guide Dogs at Conservative Party Conference here

Raising residents' concerns about Highsted Park

Residents have told me about the detrimental impact the Highsted Park developments will have on their lives. So I’ve raised these concerns with Swale Borough Council. You can read more here.

I was delighted to support the National Farmers' Union (NFU) 'Back British Farming' campaign. You can read more about how I support local farmers here.

Marking World Alzheimer's Day

We are at a turning point in our fight against dementia and I’ll be continuing to stand up for those affected and push for the valuable work against this disease to continue. Read more here.

Questioning Ministers about the use of catapults to kill

I won't stop pressing Ministers until they tell me how the justice system can deter (and stop) catapults being used to kill animals.

Faversham's underpass grand unveiling

Now’s a good moment to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been involved in helping to make this project a success.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Not enough women are getting screened. As Minister for Cancer I expanded screening access and I urge anyone who receives an invitation to go.