Parliamentarians for Peace Wednesday, 11 December, 2024 Pleased to join Mr Speaker and my parliamentary colleagues at New Palace Yard to mark 76 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For nearly eight decades, this landmark declaration has championed equality, freedom, and justice as the foundation of thriving societies. Yet, in recent years, escalating wars and conflicts have caused immense suffering and displacement, underscoring the... News
Lobular Moon Shot Project 11th December 2024 Very pleased to be able to continue my support for the Lobular Moon Shot Project yesterday in Parliament. Specific forms of cancer – like lobular breast cancer... News
Reaffirming Our Commitment to Justice: A Constructive Opposition 3rd December 2024 It is a privilege to address my legal colleagues through the pages of the Law Society Gazette. As I return to the law in my capacity as Shadow Solicitor General... News
November Newsletter 3rd December 2024 November was marked by two particularly important events in our cultural history; our annual remembrance services and, just last week, the Assisted Dying Bill... News
MP fights for bus passengers facing 50 per cent fare hike 21st November 2024 Bus passengers across Maidstone and Malling could lose vital services, if a 50 per cent fare hike goes ahead, their MP Helen Grant has warned. Under plans... News
Maidstone and Malling MP Supports Farmers in their fight against unfair Family Farm Tax 19th November 2024 The plight of farmers across Kent will be highlighted by the MP for Maidstone and Malling in a major rally against Labour’s Family Farm Tax plans today (Tuesday... News
Young people in Maidstone and Malling will miss out on opportunities to develop life skills under Labour plans 14th November 2024 YOUNG people in Maidstone and Malling will miss out on opportunities to develop vital life skills under Labour’s plans to cut funding for cadet schemes in... News
October Newsletter 5th November 2024 Dear Reader October turned out to be an endless trailer for the Government’s Autumn Statement. We saw the full instalment last week and you can read my initial... News
Dementia UK 14th October 2024 It was great to meet with Dementia UK recently. It is estimated that there are 1,305 people in Maidstone and Malling living with dementia, which makes up 1.2%... News
Skills England Debate 10th October 2024 After an excellent meeting at MidKent College’s Maidstone campus last week, I spoke in the Skills England debate in Parliament yesterday to relay their concerns... News
