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Rosie meets with NFU and Canterbury Young Farmers

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

Oct 22, 20251 min read

Rosie hosts the Hazara Council of Great Britain in Parliament

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.

Oct 21, 20251 min read

Rosie calls on Canterbury City Council to protect Thanington Recreation Ground

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

Oct 20, 20251 min read

Rosie welcomes the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury

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.

Oct 16, 20251 min read

Rosie meets with INFACT

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

Oct 16, 20251 min read

Have your say: Canterbury City Council's Local Plan

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.

Oct 14, 20252 min read