In a few weeks’ time Her Majesty the Queen will celebrate her 90th birthday and events to mark this occasion are being held all over Britain. To commemorate this special day, I am organising a competition for primary school children throughout the constituency, inviting them to produce a picture of…
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Last week the budget was announced by Chancellor George Osborne and it has proven to be one of the most controversial in recent years. The changes to Personal Independent Payments, which led to the resignation of Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith, have now been reversed. Whilst some parts…
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Today MP Gareth Johnson released the letter he has sent to the consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing. In his letter, Mr Johnson outlines the reasons why the next Lower Thames Crossing should not be at Option A in Dartford and that this location should no longer be considered. With…
Read MoreLast week The Leigh University Technical College announced it was proposing to expand. This proposal, supported by the Department for Education, Kent County Council and myself, is to expand the age range of students so pupils start at Year 7 instead of the current Year 10 and Year 12 intakes. …
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