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One in two of us will have to directly contend with cancer during our lifetimes, and all of us will be indirectly affected, one way or another.

For the second time since I became an MP, I share with my colleagues the profound responsibility of choosing two new leadership candidates for my Party, one of whom will become the next Prime Minister of our country. For me, the next leader must, first and foremost, be committed to respecting the d

The partnership between the UK and the USA is known as the ‘Special Relationship’ for good reason.

The failure of Parliament to coalesce on a Brexit theme has moved the British public to reaffirm their division about the EU.  The lion’s share of last week’s Euro votes were shared between parties with a clear message of either leave or remain.  Labour’s fence sitting and my own Party’s l

Dominic Raab has an inspiring vision for a fairer Britain and I think he is undoubtedly the best person to unite the Conservative Party and our Country.  That is why I am proud to be supporting him to become our next Prime Minister. Dominic believes everyone should get a fair shot in life and

Be it catching the train to work, riding the bus into town for shopping or hopping in the car to take our children to school we all rely on transport in our everyday lives. Ever since I was selected to stand as MP for Maidstone and the Weald 11 years ago, campaigning to improve our transport system

Maidstone Mencap has a new President.  After six years in the post Andrew Wells, son of former MP for Maidstone the late Sir John Wells, decided to step down and had over the reins.  The Board approached Mrs Grant to take over after 10 years as a Vice President, alongside neighbouring MPs

Helen Grant, Member of Parliament for Maidstone and the Weald, has written to the Trains Minister demanding he visit Maidstone for an urgent public meeting as concern grows that the long-promised City Thameslink Service from Maidstone East may face even further delay. Mrs Grant has written to the M

One of the most fulfilling aspects of my role is the opportunity and responsibility of offering help to my constituents, often at times of their greatest need. In recent years, this has included supporting several people who are suffering with mental ill health.

Ever since we returned from the Christmas break there seems to have been little respite in the world of politics.  Almost every week there has been drama, crisis and intrigue; ‘House of Cards’ seems tame by comparison, and the outrageously satirical ‘The Thick of It’ struggles to match its mirt