I have been pressing Government ministers to take all possible measures to support P&O ferry workers affected by last week’s mass sacking. Last week I

Myself, Kent County Council leader Cllr Roger Gough and Dover District Council  leader Cllr Trevor Bartlett have written to the Chancellor to condemn the actions

P&O’s mass sacking of ferry workers and their proposed replacement by agency contractors is a body blow to our community. This is devastating news for

DP World, owners of P&O Ferries today announced the mass sacking of ferry workers and their replacement by agency workers.  I have warned that DP

We are now in the third week of the illegal  Russian invasion of Ukraine. Against all the odds, the brave Ukrainians have so far held

Recently, I welcomed the Government’s announcement of the Homes for Ukraine refugee scheme. This is a key part of what standing with Ukraine is all

I am backing support for export champions to drive forward the British economy. Last week I attended an International Trade Export Event in Parliament with

It is now two weeks, but already the war in Ukraine has changed everything. Our Prime Minister Boris Johnson has led the way in galvanising

Last weekend marked the 35th anniversary of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster. A service of Remembrance was held to remember the tragedy. On the 6th March

I have welcomed the news from the Levelling Up Minister, Stuart Andrew MP, that the Special Development Order at the White Cliffs HMRC border facility

Recently I condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and signed the book of solidarity with Ukraine in Parliament. The Government has pledged to make sanctuary available

For over 75 years, Europe has been at peace. That peace has been shattered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. There is no excuse for this