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I was hoping my first newsletter would be in happier circumstances, however given recent developments I thought it best to use this opportunity to update you on what I have been doing to ensure the response to COVID-19 across Sevenoaks and Swanley is coordinated.

This is a hugely worrying and uncertain time for everyone, but if we pull together, we can get through this. Tackling this virus is a national effort and we must all play our role.

At a meeting of the Health and Social Care Select Committee I raised the issue of personal protective equipment for GPs, which I have been discussing with local clinicians including the team at The Amherst Medical Practice, Sevenoaks and the Sevenoaks Primary Care Network.

Sevenoaks District Council have established a volunteer register scheme for those wishing to volunteer to help others. Additionally, those who need help can register for assistance.  The idea is that this scheme supports and links in with other community initiatives.

I know many of you are worried about access to food - and we are in contact with supermarkets, who are restocking shelves as fast as they can. I urge everyone to only buy what they need and then there will be enough for everyone.

I have been made aware of two extremely concerning cases of Sevenoaks and Swanley constituents who have been unable to return home from Peru now that the borders have closed.

The Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer hosted a press conference yesterday to share the most up to date advice on Coronavirus/Covid 19; I would urge everyone to read his statement and follow Government advice.

I was delighted to be in the chamber of the House of Commons yesterday to hear Rishi Sunak deliver his first budget statement as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

It was a privilege to accompany my constituent and founder of the inspirational charity Alice's Arc, Sara Wakeling, at a reception to mark International Women's Day at Number 10.

It was great to meet with so many constituents at my pop-up supermarket surgery at Tesco in Riverhead. My huge thanks to everyone who took the time to speak to me and I look forward to following up on the issues raised.