We are aware of the potential for protests at locations in the county today (Wednesday 7 August) and will respond swiftly and robustly to any incidents of disorder that arise. Click the link for our full statement - kent.police.uk/news/kent/late…

People are feeling anxious in their own communities. They want to go about their daily lives in peace not fear. Those who disrupt the fabric of our communities will face the full force of the law.

Wow - Medway once again showing it truly is a place for everyone with a brilliant Medway Pride festival Huge thanks to the organisers, sponsors, stalls, performers, those in the parade and all those who attended. #OneMedway #PrideToBeMedway #ProudToBeMedway Medway Pride

Pleased to join Medway Council staff and councillors at Hempstead Valley for latest consultation session on Medway Local Plan. Good conversations and many local residents making representations. You can have your say here medway.gov.uk/localplan #ProudToBeMedway

Today in Chatham it isn’t just Saturday…… It’s SUPER SATURDAY Lots of amazing free activities happening from 10am - come on down and check it out! #ProudToBeChatham #ProudToBeMedway #SuperSaturday

National Campaign Weekend session out in Rochester & Strood this morning. Lots of positive conversations on the #LabourDoorstep #ProudToBeMedway

Fantastic to hear that the household support fund is to be extended - this has been vital to helping the most vulnerable families & individuals here in Medway and across the country. We will continue to work with the new government to find solutions to some of the longterm issues

A poignant day in Medway with both the recognition of Merchant Navy Day with the flying of the red ensign at Medway Council & service at St George’s Centre. I was also present at the Drill Hall memorial service organised by Chatham RNA & Universities at Medway #ProudToBeMedway

It was great to be invited to celebrate the great work the The Trussell Trust do in Medway on National Food Bank Day. Whilst the support they provide is vital - we look forward to the time when eradicating poverty closes the door on this fantastic organisation.

Today is National Foodbank Day, a day I wish didn’t exist because we shouldn’t need foodbanks - but I’m incredibly grateful for the brilliant staff and volunteers at Medway Foodbank for the support they give residents across Medway in challenging times. #ProudToBeMedway

Rochester Pier has now reopened to the public after 5 years, with plans for a new landing stage for larger vessels on Rochester Riverside. Partnership projects like this one with Friends of Rochester Churchfields & Esplanade are critical at a time when we continue to pay the price of the Tory budget black hole.

After 14 years of cuts to bus services like the Arriva Kent 155 in Borstal, Wouldham, Eccles and Burham I was pleased to note The Labour Party is giving powers to Medway Council + Kent County Council to work together on bus routes and services

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Dear Medway Conservatives we are happy to clarify that since July 4th Kelly Tolhurst is no longer MP for Rochester & Strood. #WeChooseChange #LabourGain #BacktoSchool

This was followed by Lauren Edwards leading an important adjournment debate highlighting the brilliant work by Medway Council and the Medway community in effective use of UK Shared Prosperity Fund parliamentlive.tv/event/index/e3… #ProudToBeMedway

The MP for Rochester & Strood making the case for Medway's approach to the Share Prosperity Fund - and benefits it has brought to our towns. Budget 2024: ‘Local growth funding is about to run out – this is why we should extend it’ labourlist.org/2024/09/budget…