#Usdaw has consistently campaigned for a legal minimum hourly rate of over £12 per hour, so we are pleased to see that achieved within months of #Labour being elected #NewDeal4Workers usdaw.org.uk/latest-news/mi…

This is a Budget to make sure those facing hardship get the help they need. #Budget2024

This is the start of a new chapter towards making Britain better off. Only by taking the tough decisions now, can we deliver our long-term plan for a brighter future.

📢 IMPORTANT 📢 I have a surgery booked for Lydd and I have updated my surgery details for November accordingly. Please see details of my November surgeries and how to book in for a slot below:

Glad that the Government has agreed to meet with me to discuss investing in rail freight infrastructure around the #ChannelTunnel in #Folkestone. We need to shift more freight from road to rail to: 🛣️ Unblock Kent’s roads 🌍 Cut emissions and 💶 Boost international trade and

I am committed to saving the Folkestone Sports Centre. All bidders on the sports centre site intending to reopen it is not enough. I want the administrators to accept a leisure-led bid on the site so it can be reopened as a leisure centre by someone who knows how to operate

Interesting how I'm seeing the criticisms of Donald Trump from Labour politicians are getting remembered all of a sudden. So it's only right to remind everyone about Boris Johnson's 2015 comments...

I recently placed a cross in the UK House of Commons Garden, on behalf of all of my constituents to remember those who gave so much so we can live in a free and democratic society today. Lest we forget.

This week is National Respect for Shopworkers Week. I am proud to support @USDAW's campaign to make it an offence to assault retail workers. Everyone should be able to go to work without having to fear for their safety. #employmentrights #safetyatwork

14 years of the Tories broke Britain's buses. But this Labour Government is determined to fix them. This new funding will keep fares down, protect local routes and deliver more reliable services.

Half of farmland sold last year went to non-farmers including wealthy individuals trying to avoid inheritance tax. It's right that tax changes will ensure everyone pays their fair share - and young farmers can realise their dream of buying their own farm. theguardian.com/environment/20…

The Labour Government is on the side of family farms and Britain's agricultural industry.

Making a small number of very wealthy farmers pay more inheritance tax is about fairness. This Government inherited a broken economy and had to make hard choices to repair the public finances. The cost should not fall on working people in #Folkestone #Hythe and #RomneyMarsh

This is the truth about The Labour Party's Budget and farmers. Important to base discussion on facts rather than perception.

The truth about Labour’s Budget and farmers.

As the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said today at PMQs, the Government is investing in farming. A record amount - £5bn - will be spent on food security and rural renewal over the next two years. Residents in #Folkestone, #Hythe and #RomneyMarsh want our public services

Thanks to Southern Water for showing me around West Hythe Wastewater Treatment Works and Range Road Wastewater Pumping Station in #Hythe. We had constructive discussions about the ongoing challenges with bathing water quality across the District, and the impact of new housing

We continue to see strong leadership from the Prime Minster. This statesmanship and careful diplomacy is what we need right now.

🚨REFORM UK STAFF NOW BRIEFING AGAINST CHAIMAN ZIA YUSUF IN THE PRESS Allegations: - Farage regrets appointing Yusuf -Nigel had no knowledge of Zia's actions against Rupert Lowe - "Zia has no political experience, he's a control freak" - Zia is prone to temper tantrums Could