Reporting back on week ending 16 July
This week’s Report Back: Astor students present to Minister and MPs in Parliament Stop the Boats – marathon voting to defeat Lords amendments action on
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Calling for council crackdown on graffiti and fly-tipping
Natalie Elphicke MP is calling for Dover District Council to launch a crackdown on graffiti and fly-tipping. Fines have recently increased to up to £500
Supporting Tourism and Hospitality in Dover and Deal
Tourism and hospitality employ thousands of people in Dover & Deal. Given that we live in such a beautiful corner of the world, it is
Open political debate is a fundamental British value and fundamental to our way of life and democracy
In Parliament, Natalie Elphicke MP has spoken on democratic accountability and right to free speech. She told the House that she had consulted constituents before
Royal Marines Memorial Concert 2023
This year’s memorial concert was spectacular & spirits were not dampened by a spot of rain. It was a fitting and talented tribute to the
Local leaders fight Kent County Council’s Proposed Closure of Household Waste Recycling Centres
Sandwich Councillor Dan Friend and Deal Councillor Trevor Bond, with the support of local MPs Deal’s Natalie Elphicke MP, Thanet’s Sir Roger Gale and Craig
More action is needed to tackle small boats
The news from the Court of Appeal means that, for now, the Rwanda policy is on ice. This court decision matters because over recent years
Natalie backs major national petition led by Silver Voices to end age discrimination
Natalie Elphicke MP is backing the Silver Voices (a campaign group for those over 60) petition to set up a Public Inquiry into age discrimination
This week’s Report Back on help with the Cost of Living
👩👦extra childcare support for lower income working families 👵 extra payments for older & vulnerable people 🏡 mortgage support for borrowers – a new mortgage
Celebrating our Armed Forces
Last week in Parliament and across our community, we joined together to celebrate our armed forces with Armed Forces Week. This matters because our Army,
Working hard to improve our services and infrastructure
It’s vital that our area across Dover and Deal has the right services and infrastructure to support our community. We have seen positive developments showing
Natalie Elphicke MP speaking to BBC South East about the latest small boats crossings numbers
On Monday 19 June, Natalie Elphicke MP spoke to BBC South East about the latest small boats crossings numbers.