Sojan Joseph MP
@sojanjosephmp.bsky.social
MP for Ashford, Hawkinge and the Villages. Former Mental Health Nurse and Councillor. Casework not taken over Bluesky, please email sojan.joseph.mp@parliament.uk
https://www.sojanjosephmp.com/
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@sojanjosephmp.bsky.social: "Reform chaos is a risk to public safety"
PM: "Kent County Council was supposed to be the blueprint for what Reform would deliver across the country."
"Cutting local services, raising council tax, and failing to protect the public."
PM: "Kent County Council was supposed to be the blueprint for what Reform would deliver across the country."
"Cutting local services, raising council tax, and failing to protect the public."
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
@sojanjosephmp.bsky.social: "Reform chaos is a risk to public safety"
PM: "Kent County Council was supposed to be the blueprint for what Reform would deliver across the country."
"Cutting local services, raising council tax, and failing to protect the public."
PM: "Kent County Council was supposed to be the blueprint for what Reform would deliver across the country."
"Cutting local services, raising council tax, and failing to protect the public."
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New Statesman session on cross sector collaboration to address mental health crisis. Emphasis on strengthening communities and building the capacity of voluntary sector as trusted agencies. @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social @sojanjosephmp.bsky.social @newstatesman.bsky.social #Lab25
September 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
New Statesman session on cross sector collaboration to address mental health crisis. Emphasis on strengthening communities and building the capacity of voluntary sector as trusted agencies. @debbieabrahamsmp.bsky.social @sojanjosephmp.bsky.social @newstatesman.bsky.social #Lab25
Fantastic to host my first coffee morning at Harper’s Café today, great to meet constituents and hear what matters most to them!
October 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Fantastic to host my first coffee morning at Harper’s Café today, great to meet constituents and hear what matters most to them!
Today the Government launched their 10 Year Health Plan to make the NHS Fit For the Future.
I asked, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social how opening up talking therapies through the NHS app will improve mental health services and ensure patients can access timely treatment.
I asked, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social how opening up talking therapies through the NHS app will improve mental health services and ensure patients can access timely treatment.
July 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Today the Government launched their 10 Year Health Plan to make the NHS Fit For the Future.
I asked, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social how opening up talking therapies through the NHS app will improve mental health services and ensure patients can access timely treatment.
I asked, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social how opening up talking therapies through the NHS app will improve mental health services and ensure patients can access timely treatment.
350,000 more families across the South East will be receiving the The #Labour Government's Warm Homes Discount, cutting their energy bills this winter.
June 20, 2025 at 8:24 AM
350,000 more families across the South East will be receiving the The #Labour Government's Warm Homes Discount, cutting their energy bills this winter.
This week is #MensHealthWeek2025
I have tabled an EDM to acknowledge the opportunity we have to raise awareness of men's health conditions.
We must encourage men to engage in more conversations about health and prioritise their personal wellbeing.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
I have tabled an EDM to acknowledge the opportunity we have to raise awareness of men's health conditions.
We must encourage men to engage in more conversations about health and prioritise their personal wellbeing.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
Men's Health Week 2025 - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That this House acknowledges that Men’s Health Week takes place each year in the run up to Father’s Day, and in 2025 is between 9 and 15 June; is concerned that currently one man in five dies before t...
edm.parliament.uk
June 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This week is #MensHealthWeek2025
I have tabled an EDM to acknowledge the opportunity we have to raise awareness of men's health conditions.
We must encourage men to engage in more conversations about health and prioritise their personal wellbeing.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
I have tabled an EDM to acknowledge the opportunity we have to raise awareness of men's health conditions.
We must encourage men to engage in more conversations about health and prioritise their personal wellbeing.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...
www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news...
I am disappointed to see the Kent stations left out of today’s announcement. I believe the decision by Eurostar is short-sighted. However, I will continue to fight and campaign to see international travel return to Ashford.
I am disappointed to see the Kent stations left out of today’s announcement. I believe the decision by Eurostar is short-sighted. However, I will continue to fight and campaign to see international travel return to Ashford.
Eurostar announcement on new routes ‘short-sighted and disappointing’
MP Sojan Joseph says Eurostar’s plans to launch services to Germany and Switzerland are “short-sighted” - as the operator continues to skip Kent.
www.kentonline.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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I am disappointed to see the Kent stations left out of today’s announcement. I believe the decision by Eurostar is short-sighted. However, I will continue to fight and campaign to see international travel return to Ashford.
I am disappointed to see the Kent stations left out of today’s announcement. I believe the decision by Eurostar is short-sighted. However, I will continue to fight and campaign to see international travel return to Ashford.
A very productive visit to the William Harvey Hospital!
Good to see improvements to the maternity units & positive progress in the A&E department too!
Looking forward to seeing what the new £13M for @ekhuft.bsky.social can do for the estate!
Thank you to all the staff for your hard work!
Good to see improvements to the maternity units & positive progress in the A&E department too!
Looking forward to seeing what the new £13M for @ekhuft.bsky.social can do for the estate!
Thank you to all the staff for your hard work!
June 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A very productive visit to the William Harvey Hospital!
Good to see improvements to the maternity units & positive progress in the A&E department too!
Looking forward to seeing what the new £13M for @ekhuft.bsky.social can do for the estate!
Thank you to all the staff for your hard work!
Good to see improvements to the maternity units & positive progress in the A&E department too!
Looking forward to seeing what the new £13M for @ekhuft.bsky.social can do for the estate!
Thank you to all the staff for your hard work!
Up to 4970 children aged between 3-11 will be eligible for Free School Meals in Ashford, Hawkinge, and the Villages thanks to new Government plans to drive down childhood poverty.
June 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Up to 4970 children aged between 3-11 will be eligible for Free School Meals in Ashford, Hawkinge, and the Villages thanks to new Government plans to drive down childhood poverty.
Today in Cabinet Questions, I asked the Minister, how the Government’s new agreement with the EU would find solutions to the post-Brexit uncertainties in our constituency, such as Operation Brock.
June 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Today in Cabinet Questions, I asked the Minister, how the Government’s new agreement with the EU would find solutions to the post-Brexit uncertainties in our constituency, such as Operation Brock.
I have two upcoming advice surgeries over the next few weeks:
Friday 27th June - Willesborough - 14:00-16:00
Friday 25th July - South Ashford - 11:30 - 13:30
To make a booking go to: sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/
or email: sojan.joseph.mp@parliament.uk
Friday 27th June - Willesborough - 14:00-16:00
Friday 25th July - South Ashford - 11:30 - 13:30
To make a booking go to: sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/
or email: sojan.joseph.mp@parliament.uk
May 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I have two upcoming advice surgeries over the next few weeks:
Friday 27th June - Willesborough - 14:00-16:00
Friday 25th July - South Ashford - 11:30 - 13:30
To make a booking go to: sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/
or email: sojan.joseph.mp@parliament.uk
Friday 27th June - Willesborough - 14:00-16:00
Friday 25th July - South Ashford - 11:30 - 13:30
To make a booking go to: sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/
or email: sojan.joseph.mp@parliament.uk
Our county has some of the best local produce in the country! It was fantastic to attend the Taste of Kent event in Parliament today to meet some great businesses from our community!
May 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Our county has some of the best local produce in the country! It was fantastic to attend the Taste of Kent event in Parliament today to meet some great businesses from our community!
I'm hiring a new Constituency Assistant!
Find the details for the role in the link below👇
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Find the details for the role in the link below👇
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May 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I'm hiring a new Constituency Assistant!
Find the details for the role in the link below👇
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Find the details for the role in the link below👇
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Read my piece on Mental Health in the @newstatesman.com Spotlight on Policy www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/he...
Parity of esteem has never been delivered
We need a new approach to mental health policy.
www.newstatesman.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Read my piece on Mental Health in the @newstatesman.com Spotlight on Policy www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/he...
Ashford Remembers VE Day 80
YouTube video by Ashford Borough Council
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May 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
A fantastic visit this morning to a mental health and wellbeing unit in Kensington with the APPG for Mental Health, ahead of the new Mental Health Bill next week!
@rethinkcharity.bsky.social #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
@rethinkcharity.bsky.social #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
May 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A fantastic visit this morning to a mental health and wellbeing unit in Kensington with the APPG for Mental Health, ahead of the new Mental Health Bill next week!
@rethinkcharity.bsky.social #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
@rethinkcharity.bsky.social #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
It was great to speak at The Mental Health Foundation's Parliamentary Reception for Mental Health Awareness Week yesterday. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
May 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It was great to speak at The Mental Health Foundation's Parliamentary Reception for Mental Health Awareness Week yesterday. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
#Labour promised we'd make the UK the fastest growing economy in the G7 and that goal is being achieved.
Labour is growing the economy.
Promise made. Promise kept.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour is growing the economy.
Promise made. Promise kept.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
'We’ll make you better off,' says Labour as PM hails UK 0.7% GDP growth as G7 fastest
The economy in the UK grew faster than in the US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada
www.standard.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
#Labour promised we'd make the UK the fastest growing economy in the G7 and that goal is being achieved.
Labour is growing the economy.
Promise made. Promise kept.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Labour is growing the economy.
Promise made. Promise kept.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
It was great to meet with the Thames Estuary Fair Economic Growth APPG yesterday.
Driving growth across our region will be a key part of our mission and it's already being reflected in the economic figures for the first quarter 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/article...!
Driving growth across our region will be a key part of our mission and it's already being reflected in the economic figures for the first quarter 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/article...!
May 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It was great to meet with the Thames Estuary Fair Economic Growth APPG yesterday.
Driving growth across our region will be a key part of our mission and it's already being reflected in the economic figures for the first quarter 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/article...!
Driving growth across our region will be a key part of our mission and it's already being reflected in the economic figures for the first quarter 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/article...!
Happy International Nurses Day! #InternationalNursesDay
Happy #IND2025 to all of our nursing teams. We are proud to have spent the morning celebrating your incredible achievements.
May 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy International Nurses Day! #InternationalNursesDay
I have tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) to recognise #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2025.
This year's theme is 'community'. Building positive connections with quality services is vital to improving our mental health.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... #mentalhealthmatters #thisismycommunity
This year's theme is 'community'. Building positive connections with quality services is vital to improving our mental health.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... #mentalhealthmatters #thisismycommunity
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That this House recognises that Mental Health Awareness Week is between 12 and 19 May 2025; notes that the theme for this year is community; believes that being part of a safe, positive community is v...
edm.parliament.uk
May 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I have tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) to recognise #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2025.
This year's theme is 'community'. Building positive connections with quality services is vital to improving our mental health.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... #mentalhealthmatters #thisismycommunity
This year's theme is 'community'. Building positive connections with quality services is vital to improving our mental health.
edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... #mentalhealthmatters #thisismycommunity
This is absolutely fantastic news. The Government is putting economic growth and British businesses at the heart of its Plan for Change.
#Labour is putting more money in the pockets of working people and delivering in the best interests of the nation.
#Labour is putting more money in the pockets of working people and delivering in the best interests of the nation.
BREAKING | First US trade deal since Trump’s sweeping global tariffs agreed in win for Starmer
UK-US trade deal live: First US trade deal since Trump’s tariffs agreed
President hails ‘great honour to have UK as first announcement’
www.independent.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This is absolutely fantastic news. The Government is putting economic growth and British businesses at the heart of its Plan for Change.
#Labour is putting more money in the pockets of working people and delivering in the best interests of the nation.
#Labour is putting more money in the pockets of working people and delivering in the best interests of the nation.
It was great to attend Montfort Manor Care Home's VE Day Garden Party this afternoon. A fantastic opportunity to speak with veterans and members of the local community and hear about their experiences of the War. #VEDay80
May 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It was great to attend Montfort Manor Care Home's VE Day Garden Party this afternoon. A fantastic opportunity to speak with veterans and members of the local community and hear about their experiences of the War. #VEDay80
I had the honour of attending the Raising of the VE Day 80th Anniversary Flag & the Reading of the VE Day Proclamation event at Ashford Civic Centre this morning to remember those who gave so much so we can live in a free society today.
May 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I had the honour of attending the Raising of the VE Day 80th Anniversary Flag & the Reading of the VE Day Proclamation event at Ashford Civic Centre this morning to remember those who gave so much so we can live in a free society today.
This is very positive news! Congratulations to the Business Secretary and the Government on their landmark deal.
India and the UK have many shared interests and I know this deal will be hugely beneficial to everyone!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
India and the UK have many shared interests and I know this deal will be hugely beneficial to everyone!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
May 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This is very positive news! Congratulations to the Business Secretary and the Government on their landmark deal.
India and the UK have many shared interests and I know this deal will be hugely beneficial to everyone!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
India and the UK have many shared interests and I know this deal will be hugely beneficial to everyone!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...