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The group of MPs whose constituencies lie along the A21 have welcomed a new decision by Highways England to bring forward by five years comprehensive plans to upgrade safety along the route.

Laura Trott, MP for Sevenoaks and Swanley, has today voiced her delight that the Meeting Point project in Swanley, run by Sevenoaks District Council, has successful secured £1.49 million from Government to aid the long-term economic recovery of the town.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, hundreds of thousands of jobs in Kent have been supported through a range of Government-backed schemes. For context on the sheer scale of the challenge, 10,400 jobs across Sevenoaks have been supported through the Coronavirus  Job Retention Scheme.

The Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson and Sevenoaks and Swanley MP Laura Trott have given their backing to the Invicta Summer Academy, which opens for pupils in Kent on Monday 27th July.

Laura Trot MBE MP has today signed a letter to Southeastern, alongside Kent MP colleagues, to call on the train operator to introduce flexibility in ticketing.

Last Wednesday, the Chancellor unveiled a Plan for Jobs in order to support the UK’s economic recovery, whilst continuing to prioritise the health of individuals. 

Sport plays a vital role in protecting both our physical and mental health.

This week, Baroness Cumberlege concluded her two year review into the hormone pregnancy test Primodos, the anti-epilepsy drug sodium valproate and pelvic mesh.

Today the Chancellor announced the Government’s Plan For Jobs - which is worth up to £30 billion.

I was delighted to see the inclusion of demand side measures – such as a VAT cut and the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme.

As part of yesterday’s debate on the economy, I highlighted how the Government support packages have helped specifically to protect women’s jobs – something I feel has been overlooked in the narrative to date.