Stop the Family Farm Tax Wednesday, 13 November, 2024 We are blessed to live in an area where we still have farming and a landscape that makes this area special. Our rural areas are already under greater threat due to the focus of this Labour Government to make way for large scale housing development on agricultural land. But now, with the measures announced by the Chancellor at the Budget, family farms locally (most in our constituency are family... Local News
Chatham Docks update 29th October 2024 Sadly today the news came through that Labour’s Secretary of State Angela Raynor has decided NOT to call in the decision made by the Labour Medway Council to... Local News
Labour’s 100 Days of Chaos 12th October 2024 Broken promises, U-turns, and reckless policies define Labour’s start in government. In just 100 days, Labour has proven why they are unfit to govern. Their... Local News
Lauren Edwards MP to remove Winter Support for local pensioners 9th September 2024 Out and about over the weekend I had many worried residents speak to me about Labour’s cruel plan to cut the Winter Fuel Payment after handing rises to their... Local News
More Roadworks in Station Road, Strood 17th June 2024 Complaints have been landing again this morning about the closure of Station Road for Gas works, which left Strood and Rochester yet again with super congestion... Local News
Matthew Scott elected as Police and Crime Commissioner 9th May 2016 Thank you to everyone in Rochester and Strood who voted for me and for all the support that was given to me during my campaign. I am honoured and privileged to... Local News
Unemployment in Rochester & Strood down again 21st January 2016 The Rochester and Strood unemployment figures for December 2015 were published this week and they show that joblessness is moving in the right direction in our... Local News
English Votes for English Laws: Delivered 13th January 2016 In our manifesto, we committed to English Votes for English Laws – and we’ve now delivered it . English Votes for English Laws helps ensure MPs throughout the... Local News
PCC candidate criticises Ann Barnes' record 8th January 2016 Matthew Scott, Conservative Candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner, has criticised Ann Barnes for presiding over cuts to firearms officers during her time... Local News
Matthew Scott selected as Kent's PCC Candidate 21st November 2015 Rochester and Strood Conservatives (RSCCA) would like to take the opportunity to congratulate Matthew Scott on his selection as Conservative Candidate for... Local News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
