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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

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

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


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


Stopping the Small Boats
Last week was a big week for our Dover and Deal community. I welcomed the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to Dover where we met with


Time for a new Public Order Bill
This week the Public Order Bill was debated in Parliament. It comes in the shadow of another unattractive protest in Dover – one that saw protestors


Looking out for each other
One of the great things about our community is how we look out for each other. In the pandemic, neighbours rallied round to help elderly