On Trans Day of Remembrance, we honour those who were killed due to transphobic violence and hate. This year being one of the worst on record. We stand with the trans community in demanding decency from those in power, and building a society that welcomes and validates Trans people as who they are.

Today on the 80th Anniversary of VJ Day, we honour all those men and women whose bravery and sacrifice brought an end to WW2 and ensured peace for future generations.

Their legacy continues to affect our daily lives in the freedoms we enjoy today and we shall never forget them.

We had a great day out in Folkestone with our amazing KCC candidates Jackie Meade and Adrian Lockwood. A very positive reception on the doorstep, with plenty of discussions about local priorities like the state of our roads, community health services and SEND education provision.

Imagine a TFL-style transport system for Kent.

This is what Labour's Better Buses Bill and Devolution plans could bring us. This is precisely what we need to improve the quality of bus services for commuters in #Folkestone, #Hythe and #RomneyMarsh.

📢 NEW SURGERY DATES ANNOUNCED 📢

Come to speak with me at one of my surgeries in Folkestone and Littlestone-on-sea this month. I am here to listen to you and help you with whatever you need 🤝

More details about the surgeries and how to book are below:

Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the impact and achievements of women in Britain and the world. Whilst recognising the work still needed to close the pay gap, improve workplace protections, champion rights and break down barriers for women. #IWD2025

Please see a statement below from our local Labour councillors addressing the decision by the Green Party to side with the Tories in opposing greater local democracy.

Labour is serious about delivering proper representation for everyone in Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh.

Do you want to help shape the Government's 10-year plan for our NHS?

Then come to this event I am hosting to share your views and experiences with me on how we make the NHS fit for the future.

#NHS #HealthService #Health #Listening #Hythe

Wishing East and Southeast Asian communities in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh and the whole of the UK, a very Happy Lunar New Year filled with prosperity, happiness and good fortune!

Today, 80 years since Auschwitz was liberated, we remember the 6m Jews murdered in the Holocaust and all victims of the Nazis, as well as the victims of genocide in Armenia, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur and many others throughout history. Those dark days must drive us to build a brighter future.

FOLKESTONE SPORTS CENTRE IS SAVED!!!
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So buzzing to hear that Folkestone Sports Centre will re-open! The details are still being finalised but this is clearly a massive win for the community. I’ll of course say more as details are released by the administrator in due course.

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📢 NEW YEAR, NEW SURGERIES 📢

Please see details below for my first surgeries for constituents in 2025 with much more to come throughout the year ahead.

I look forward to seeing lots of you in person and helping you however I can.

#Surgery #MP #Service #Listening

📖 GRACE HILL LIBRARY 📖

Ahead of KCC's decision about the future of Grace Hill Library, I've had a productive meeting with John O’Connor from Save Folkestone Library, Alistair Upton from Creative Folkestone, and Councillor Mike Blakemore about what happens next.

#SaveOurLibraries

It was great to be out on the doorstep in #Cheriton #Folkestone yesterday with @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social, @younglabourse.bsky.social and our great councillors listening to residents about their local issues. From the state of local roads, debris left behind from weekly bin collection and littering.

Happy New Year! We wish everyone in Folkestone, Hythe and New Romney a wonderful beginning to a wonderful new year in 2025!

From all of us at Folkestone and Hythe Labour Party, we wish everyone in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh and the whole of the UK a very Happy Christmas, Happy Chanukah and Happy Holidays!

"Leading the fight to clean up our seas"

Read my article in the Folkestone Herald last week where I describe ongoing efforts to tackle water pollution along the District's beautiful coastline.

#Folkestone #Sandgate #Hythe #StMarysBay #Dymchurch #Littlestone #RomneyMarsh.

Anyone in Kent: please have a look at this important petition against the Tory council’s abuse of disabled people. Sufficient level of support will put this awful decision back before the whole council.

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