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I'm supporting Lenham Nursery to secure funding for a new building, and popped in to hear more about their plans and have a chat with pupils
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Now we have turned the tide on Covid, we can look forward to something like a normal summer for the first time in three years.
It’s been great being able to get out and meet people in person again – from visiting Harrietsham Primary School with the Bishop of Dover to meeting staff and prisoners at East Sutton Park Prison. I missed these visits during the pandemic, and I’m so pleased that they're possible again.
But while our recovery from Covid is well underway – and there are now more people in work than ever – soaring gas prices and global inflation are putting a squeeze on household budgets.
That's why last week the Chancellor announced a further £15 billion to support households with the cost of living. That's on top of the £22 billion already announced, bringing the total up to £37 billion this year.
This includes a £400 grant for all households to help with their energy bills, a £650 cost of living payment for 8 million of the most vulnerable households, and more money for the Household Support Fund with Kent County Council getting an extra £11 million to support families hardest hit.
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Longer term, it’s clear we need to redouble our efforts to produce cheaper, greener, and more secure energy here at home. Our British Energy Security Strategy sets out how we will get there.
One of the things I’ve been doing as Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury is bringing energy companies and mortgage lenders together to urgently look at what more we can do to improve home insulation, as well as promoting investment in UK energy production.
Putin’s war in Ukraine is continuing to be felt around the world. While the invasion has pushed up bills in this country, for people in Ukraine it has meant homes destroyed and loved ones killed.
Earlier this month I welcomed two constituents from Faversham to Parliament with the Ukrainian family they’ve invited into their home. It was a privilege to have helped secure the visas to make their journey to the UK possible.
The response to our Homes for Ukraine Scheme has been tremendous, and a testament to the generosity of people in this country – even at difficult times.
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Last month I wished The Queen a very happy birthday, and it'll be such a pleasure to celebrate her Jubilee this weekend. There are church services, street parties, and lots more going on across Faversham and Mid Kent. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
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Boost for levelling-up in Kent!
Maidstone and Swale Borough Councils are set to get millions in funding for our local community.
Find out more
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Solutions needed for Brock disruption
I've called meetings with Ministers, police, and highways agencies about preventing disruption on Kent's roads
Read more about my work
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Building upgrade funding for local schools
Two more local schools have won funding from the government's Condition Improvement Fund.
Find out which schools
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Supporting our farmers
I've been representing our local farmers in Parliament, as well as catching up with some young farmers over the Easter weekend.
Click here for more info
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Key bus routes need to be saved
I'm working to protect bus routes which people rely on, including through my response to KCC's recent consultation.
Read the response here
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I set out in Parliament some of the many ways we're supporting small businesses to boost UK growth and raise living standards
Watch the full video
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Help for small businesses to grow
I joined the Chancellor in Suffolk to host an SME roundtable and launch Google's Digital Garage
Read more about the visit here
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I'm co-hosting a Google Digital Garage in Maidstone on 8 July!
It offers free digital skills training to businesses and individuals - please get in touch with my office for more information
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More funding for Kent violence reduction
The Home Office have granted an extra £5m to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in trouble spots across the county
More info on how we'll benefit
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Calling in to Heart of Kent Hospice
I visited the wonderful team at Heart of Kent Hospice to talk more about how I can support them.
Click here for an update
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Boosting home-grown and renewable energy
I've been working on our plans to create cleaner, greener, and more affordable energy here at home.
More detail about our plans
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More good news on Ukrainian visas
I’m continuing to help secure visas for people coming from Ukraine to homes in Faversham and Mid Kent - with lots of good news coming through in recent weeks. If you need help, get in contact with me here.
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