14th September 2026 It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. It is no surprise at all that my constituency has the second highest number of signatures to the petition. For at least six years now, Whitstable in my constituency has been plagued by frequent releases of sewage pouring out into our sea. Combined sewage overflows are supposed to occur only in the event of extremely heavy rainfall or storms, yet every single time a drop or two of rain falls from t

01/09/2026 I'm sorry not to be able to join you for this evening’s event as today is the first day of Parliament returns after the long summer recess. I want to say thank you to SOS Whitstable for holding another forum in which residents get to share their experiences and frustration regarding the ongoing water crisis facing our constituency. And thank you to John Halsall for starting his new role with a great deal more interaction, communication and willingness to engage wit

I had the pleasure of visiting several small businesses across our constituency. From family-run shops to innovative start-ups, I heard first-hand about their successes and challenges. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy, employing young people, driving innovation and keeping our high streets vibrant. But the challenges that they are facing were common – they are being asked to shoulder ever greater costs at a time when margins are already tight and econo