MP COLUMN: We must fight to protect our local councils 13th February 2025 Last week, the Government confirmed that Kent will not be included in the Labour government’s fast-tracked devolution programme. As Chronicle readers will know... Articles
MP COLUMN: Contactless finally arrives 7th February 2025 Following our long fought campaign, I am delighted that contactless ticketing is now up and running for passengers traveling to London from either Sevenoaks... Articles
MP COLUMN: Roadworks are the bane of our lives at the moment 30th January 2025 Roadworks are the bane of our lives at the moment. The A25 stretch has been particularly bad in recent years, especially through Sundridge and Brasted... Articles
MP COLUMN: Contactless FINALLY comes to Sevenoaks 23rd January 2025 Readers may recall that when I was first elected, I pledged to bring tap in, tap out train tickets to Sevenoaks. And, following our successful campaign (which... Articles
MP COLUMN: Reorganisation is not the devolution I know 16th January 2025 I wrote before Christmas concerning the Government’s intention for Kent to have a Mayor and to reorganise local Government to abolish district and borough... Articles
MP COLUMN: New Year Message 2nd January 2025 Firstly, let me wish a Happy New Year to all Sevenoaks Chronicle readers! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family. 2024 was a... Articles
MP COLUMN: Local Government reorganisation is concerning 19th December 2024 In the past week there have been two significant announcements from the Government. Firstly, the Government published a White Paper on local government... Articles
MP COLUMN: The Dangers of Taxing Family Businesses Out of Existence 12th December 2024 Over the last 5 years I have met with many family businesses across our community. As many of you will know, family run businesses are more than just profit... Articles
MP COLUMN: We must support local businesses grow 28th November 2024 Last week I was delighted to welcome to Sevenoaks, Google who hosted a “Google Digital Garage” at the Bat and Ball Centre. As part of their outreach, Google are... Articles