
My Three Priorities for Dover & Deal:
Please be aware that my office will be closed from 21st December until the 4th January. Therefore, emails may not be picked up and actioned straight away.
My website contains numbers of local services for urgent matters over the Christmas period, as well as helpful advice on coronavirus.
I will, of course, remain available to deal with the most urgent matters over this period, including in relation to transition and coronavirus.
I wish you a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2021.


My age discrimination bill to give older workers a fair deal
Last Wednesday I presented a new law to Parliament that would ban age discrimination in the workplace. Speaking to the House of Commons after a rowdy session of Prime Minister’s Questions, I set out why age discrimination in the workplace must end. This law started

Joining forces with Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
I have joined forces with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott to tackle anti-social behaviour within Dover, Deal and affected local villages. The move follows complaints made at my regular MP surgeries about incidents of anti-social behaviour across the area. Anti-social behaviour is not

Supporting The National Trust’s campaign to Bring Back Blossoms
This spring, I am joined by Kent MPs in supporting The National Trust’s campaign to Bring Back Blossoms. The National Trust has committed to plant and establish 20 million trees across England, Wales and Northern Ireland by 2030, aiming to plant four million blossoming trees


The Chancellor’s Budget Continues to Deliver on Jobs and Support Households in Dover and Deal in 2023
Last week was another busy one in Parliament. On Wednesday, the Chancellor announced his Budget to deliver for families and businesses and stimulate growth in 2023. It has been a challenging year for so many, and this Budget provides vital support at this time as


My age discrimination bill to give older workers a fair deal
Last Wednesday I presented a new law to Parliament that would ban age discrimination in the workplace. Speaking to the House of Commons after a rowdy session of Prime Minister’s Questions, I set out why age discrimination in the workplace

Joining forces with Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott to tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
I have joined forces with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Matthew Scott to tackle anti-social behaviour within Dover, Deal and affected local villages. The move follows complaints made at my regular MP surgeries about incidents of anti-social behaviour across the

Supporting The National Trust’s campaign to Bring Back Blossoms
This spring, I am joined by Kent MPs in supporting The National Trust’s campaign to Bring Back Blossoms. The National Trust has committed to plant and establish 20 million trees across England, Wales and Northern Ireland by 2030, aiming to

The Chancellor’s Budget Continues to Deliver on Jobs and Support Households in Dover and Deal in 2023
Last week was another busy one in Parliament. On Wednesday, the Chancellor announced his Budget to deliver for families and businesses and stimulate growth in 2023. It has been a challenging year for so many, and this Budget provides vital