As the Prime Minister warned this week, each and every one of us should be vigilant about the potential for a second wave of coronavirus. It remains incredibly important that people are sensible and social distance wherever possible going forward. But it is also a good

The inquiry into East Kent maternity care should focus on how the trust can deliver urgent improvements to services.  The independent investigation was ordered by Government following requests from local MPs including myself and Sir Roger Gale.  It will be led by maternity expert Dr Bill Kirkup and five

Dame Vera Lynn celebrated our White Cliffs with her famous song for the fighting troops back in 1942. Following her death last week, I have called for Dame Vera herself to be celebrated here in White Cliffs country with a lasting memorial.  The Forces Sweetheart

In Parliament this week I praised local volunteers for their work helping people with loneliness and isolation during the pandemic.   A spike in demand for mental health support in Dover & Deal has been reported during the coronavirus outbreak. I mentioned the Super Neighbours scheme, a local occupational therapist and

Our White Cliffs stand as a testament to our timeless national values – freedom, justice, fairness, opportunity for all and a fearless belief in our nation. They are also a testament to Dame Vera Lynn, who immortalised them in her famous song in 1942 which

Toddlers dangled overboard and pregnant women forced on boats at gunpoint are some of the horrifying examples emerging of how people traffickers try to prevent boats being stopped when illegally crossing the English Channel.   I raised the examples in the House of Commons this week (June

The Goodwin Sands could become one of the Government’s first designated Highly Protected Marine Areas following our campaign.   A special review published this week sets out how new system of protected zones should work. It recommends that dredging and other forms of extraction should be prohibited,