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Covid boost for Dover
A third vaccination hub has been added in our area for Covid Boosters, providing vaccination facilities in Dover, Whitfield and Deal. A roving bus will

Making the case for Order at the Border
Last week I addressed Parliament on border controls at Dover. I spoke about three areas of concern for our community – illegal entry of people,


It’s vital to tackle the small boats crisis
The small boats crisis continues to be a source of major concern. Record numbers have been arriving – more than 35,000 so far this year.

Natalie Elphicke: Statement on the Kirkup report
Today’s report makes such shocking reading. These avoidable baby deaths have devastated so many Kent families, including the parents of Tallulah-Rai in Dover. Tallulah-Rai should

Order at the Border – Natalie Elphicke calls for strengthening of border controls at Dover
Natalie Elphicke secured a Westminster Hall debate to call for greater investment in border controls, highlighting three areas of concern – the illegal entry of

Natalie Elphicke raises Dover’s bid for investment and jobs with Levelling Up Secretary in the House of Commons.
I am pleased to promote in Parliament the Dover Beacon bid developed by Dover District Council This exciting project could deliver up to £90million of

Excellent news on the Goodwin Sands!
Excellent news on the Goodwin Sands! After a long campaign the Port of Dover has confirmed that it will NOT be taking forward dredging in

Recent electricity outages at Sholden have now been resolved.
I am aware that Sholden residents have recently faced unacceptable problems with their electricity supply. I have consequently been in discussions with Scottish & Southern


Calling for support for the most vulnerable during the Cost of Living crisis and help for renters and households
Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference for the housing charities Shelter and Crisis, I called for support for the most vulnerable during the Cost of