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Rosie Duffield MP met with Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE, founder and director of the Ella Roberta Family Foundation, in Westminster this week. Rosie pictured with Rosamund, Dawn Butler MP and Sian Berry MP Rosamund has been an extraordinary campaigner for cleaner air, following the tragic death of her young daughter, Ella. The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, also known as Ella's Law, aims to ensure everyone can breathe clean air, safeguarding our children, communities and th

Rosie Duffield MP joined her friend Eric and fellow Royal British Legion veterans and volunteers at their annual Poppy Appeal stall. Rosie spoke warmly with volunteers and supporters, acknowledging the essential work they do to honour the nation’s servicemen and women. Sunday 9th November The wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday, held in remembrance of all those who gave their lives, was followed by a moving and well-attended service at Canterbury Cathedral. Rosie noted how power

Rosie Duffield MP recently visited the site of the new South East Water reservoir being built in Canterbury. With the recent water supply problems over the summer, a new reservoir couldn’t come soon enough, with rising demand and climate uncertainty putting pressure on our infrastructure. I welcome the project as an investment into our water security, sustainable farming and local economy. I look forward to visiting the site frequently during construction to see the progress.

Rosie Duffield MP met with students from Canterbury Academy on their visit to the Houses of Parliament this morning. Rosie spoke about her work as their Member of Parliament and hosted a Q&A, hearing about the issues that mattered most to the students including transport and local housing developments. Votes for 16 year olds was not a popular policy!

Last week, Rosie Duffield MP visited Hoath Farm's Pick Your Own pumpkin patch in Canterbury with local NFU representatives and Canterbury Young Farmers. The current direction of Government policy is very concerning given its impact on rural jobs and the future of British agriculture, an industry so important to so many in Canterbury and beyond. They discussed the constant challenges facing farmers including the extremely unpopular Family Farm Tax, unreliable local water resou

Rosie Duffield MP hosted the Hazara Council of Great Britain and members of the Hazara community in Parliament last week for a day of engagement with Parliamentarians. At a well-attended roundtable, participants explored the challenges facing the Hazara community in the UK and globally. I look forward to working with the Hazara Council of Great Britain as Chair of the APPG for Hazaras this year.

Thanington Rec is an important green space enjoyed by so many in our community. Canterbury City Council need to think again. Tomorrow is the deadline to have your say and feedback on Canterbury City Council’s Local Plan. You can raise your concerns via the following channels: Canterbury City Council's Website Email: consultations@canterbury.gov.uk Write to: Consultations Team, Canterbury City Council, 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR (you will likely need to hand deliver bef

Rosie Duffield MP has welcomed the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally to the role of Archbishop of Canterbury in the House of Commons. This is a moment which should herald a new start for the Church of England.

Rosie Duffield MP recently met with Janet and Emma from INFACT, the Independent Fetal Anti-Convulsant Trust, in Parliament. Rosie has been working closely with INFACT for a number of years to raise awareness of the harms caused to pregnant women and their children by sodium valproate, petition the Government for better regulation of its prescription and seek justice for those affected by its risks. Victims are still waiting for the current Government to make progress on the c

Thank you to all those who have written to me to share their concerns about Canterbury City Council's Local Plan. This has been the subject of heated discussion for the last few years. I have heard from constituents concerned about proposed developments in Chestfield, Wincheap - especially the latest plans for development of Thannington Rec, as well as the ongoing controversial proposal for Brooklands Farm, and the recently reversed and extremely unpopular Blean development.