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
The highest employment rate since records began 14th October 2015 New employment statistics show that unemployment has fallen and pay packets are rising – meaning greater economic security for working people. Local News
Labour's new Leader: A threat to our National Security 11th September 2015 Labour has elected their new Leader, and this one's a threat to our national security! Local News
A Budget for Working People 8th July 2015 Our Summer Budget delivers security for working people - and delivers on the promises upon which we were elected. Local News
Deputy Mayor opens new hotel 29th June 2015 Deputy Mayor and Mayoress, Steve and Josie Iles opened a new Premier Inn hotel in Gillingham Pier today and were invited as guests of honour to cut the ribbon. Local News
Delivering our manifesto commitments 20th June 2015 We're determined not to waste a second in delivering our manifesto commitments. So see what we've done since the election. Local News
Council appointments 30th May 2015 Rochester and Strood would like to extend a congratulations to Cllr Alan Jarrett on his election as the new Leader of Medway Council. We'd also like to... Local News
Thank you Rodney Chambers 13th May 2015 Cllr Rodney Chambers has announced that he will step down as leader of Medway Council this week. It follows a great local election result for the Conservatives... Local News
Conservatives win back Rochester and Strood 8th May 2015 Following a great positive campaign, Rochester and Strood Conservatives are delighted that Kelly Tolhurst has been elected to serve the people of our community... Local News
Councillor Ted Baker and his wife outraged by Reckless and UKIP 2nd May 2015 Retiring Conservative Councillor Ted Baker and his wife were outraged to find out that Ted had been included on a Reckless and UKIP leaflet inferring their... 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
