As the weather improves, our focus must remain on sticking to the rules to control the spread of the virus. The world has changed. Yet we cannot allow life itself to stand still. That means being sensible, keeping our distance, thinking of others – and

The Coronavirus pandemic is without doubt the most serious crisis of our lifetimes. Yet we cannot allow life to stand still while we battle the virus – especially as it is now starting to come under control. It is important to ensure we continue to

I welcome moves by the Home Office to bring in a 14-day quarantine for migrants who cross the English Channel illegally – and talks with France aimed at increasing the number of returns.  The news comes as another 14 migrants were intercepted yesterday, following a record day recorded over

The coronavirus outbreak is having a profound impact. Not just on our health and the economy, but also on how we communicate and how we work. It will do so for some time to come. When all of this is said and done, nothing will

I welcome plans reopen waste sites – but opening hours should be extended to meet the backlog in demand.   I asked Kent County Council to reopen the sites with controls on social distancing following a surge in fly-tipping, bonfires and general litter. I and 12 other Kent MPs later made a formal request

I welcome moves by Home Secretary Priti Patel to seek agreement with France for the return of more migrants – as well as more stringent patrols.  More than 280 illegal entrants crossed the Channel over three days over the Bank Holiday weekend.   This included eight boats carrying 145

These are not normal times. A pandemic is rife, the streets are empty, and we are all making sacrifices. Yet it is important to remember – this week as much as any – that as a country we have endured and overcome worse. Friday was

Local businesses have got together to set up and manage a PPE supply service for East Kent, backed by myself and the Dover and East Kent Chambers of Commerce.  The service will receive requests from those who need the equipment, seeking to match them with suppliers, as well

My book of the month is this excellent booklet by Deal resident and occupational therapist Justine Norris, who works for Kent & Medway Social Care Partnership. It includes top tips on diet, exercise, routine and social interaction, as well as checklists, space for diary entries

The lockdown looks set to start to ease a little over the coming weeks but we must remain vigilant – as the risk from the virus remains very real. Each of us will have the things we are looking forward to doing again. Catching up