MP COLUMN: The classroom remains the best place for our young people to learn 4th March 2021 The next few days mark the last of home schooling for thousands of families across Sevenoaks, which I know will be a huge relief to many doing the impossible... Articles
MP COLUMN: Cautious optimism is the right approach, and we must now press forward to freedom 25th February 2021 The Prime Minister has now set out his roadmap for a cautious easing of national restrictions. This lockdown has been incredibly hard for families and for... Articles
MP COLUMN: Why the London Mayor's new plan must be stopped 18th February 2021 Many of my columns recently have necessarily focused on the vaccine rollout and our local response to Covid-19; however, following recent developments I wanted... Articles
MP COLUMN: Sevenoaks reaches vaccine target for top four priority groups 11th February 2021 During my briefing with local stakeholders this week I received the fantastic news that Sevenoaks not only remains on track to meet the national target of... Articles
MP COLUMN: We must now continue to lead the vaccine charge 21st January 2021 Thanks to a collective effort, vaccinations are now well under way in Sevenoaks and I am delighted that all care homes in the area have now been visited. We... Articles
MP COLUMN: Vaccines present hope for road to normality 7th January 2021 New restrictions imposed and schools closing was not how I hoped to open my new year column to you all. But whilst in March last year we started a lockdown in... Articles
MP COLUMN: Rail Minister to address residents on Maidstone East Fast Line 26th November 2020 It is nearly one year since I had the honour of being elected MP for Sevenoaks, and I do not think anyone could have quite predicted last December, the... Articles
MP COLUMN: Lockdown is regrettably necessary to protect our NHS 5th November 2020 I write this week with a heavy heart. I had hoped we could manage coronavirus through the regional alert level, while allowing as much of our economy as... ArticlesLocal News
MP COLUMN: We face a delicate balancing act in battle with virus 1st October 2020 Last week, the Prime Minister addressed the country to mark another significant turning point in our battle against Coronavirus. Unfortunately, the transmission... Articles