Today, ahead of Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s consultation, I asked the Leader of the House what steps the Government is taking to protect fire services serving rural communities.

Like many of my constituents, I have lost faith in South East Water. Today I raised the recent shortages, caused by the company’s underinvestment, and asked what the Government can do to ensure it maintains a basic standard of service, especially during periods of high demand.

A positive meeting with Stagecoach Buses this morning on improving bus services across Ashford, Hawkinge, and the Villages. Good transport links, especially in rural areas, is key to breaking down the barriers to opportunity, and I’ll keep prioritising this as your MP.

The Labour Government has delivered: - £13m for East Kent Hospitals -Free school meals for another 4,970 kids in Ashford - £78.2m for Kent buses - £54m for Kent road maintenance. (Just to name a few achievements!) Only possible because of Keir Starmer’s mandate. Credit: Dom King BBC Radio Kent

Quality transport is key to unlocking growth. Yesterday I spoke about restoring international rail services to #Ashford and using Labour’s record funding to fix roads and improve local transport networks — including rural areas like #Hawkinge — to create economic opportunities.

Today, I followed up on corridor care at the William Harvey Hospital. There is more work to do, but I welcome the progress being made by the Government - including more doctors, more beds, and faster discharges nationwide - working towards ending corridor care by the end of this Parliament.

Since entering Parliament, I’ve worked to strengthen protections for young people from the harms of social media. During my time in the NHS, I saw the impact on mental health and will continue to support efforts to improve safeguards, including the Government’s consultation, which is very welcome.

I spoke with Adam Dowling on BBC Radio Kent about the cost of deploying Operation Brock. It’s vital in emergencies, but it’s too often used as a precaution, at significant expense. I’ll keep working with the Government and any relevant agencies to find a permanent alternative.

Last week, at the Bring Back the Magic event, marking 30 years since international services began at Ashford, I spoke with Michael Keohan about the progress we’ve made, the support from the Government, and the work still to do to bring services back to Kent.

Today in Cabinet Questions, I asked the Minister, how the Government’s new agreement with the EU would find solutions to the post-Brexit uncertainties in our constituency, such as Operation Brock.

ITS Berkeley/Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology researcher Hao Liu talks about his #Digital #Infrastructure and #Simulator work using #DigitalTwin software to replicate and demonstrate street and intersection safety.

This week I attended the OC Business Expo hosted by the Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce (OCIACC). And honestly? This is why I keep saying: stop chasing the wrong rooms. The opportunities are not sitting in comment sections waiting for you. They’re in rooms filled with

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Seeking help (therapy, medication) for your mental illness doesn’t mean that you lack faith. God uses doctors, nurse practitioners, and therapists. Seeking treatment is stepping out on faith.

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Serbian YouTuber Neven was attacked today by SNS activists in broad daylight, right in front of the police, who had absolutely no reaction. Every single #Police officer should be ashamed of this behavior.. SNS activists have already proven that they don't even know what shame is. #Serbia #Protest

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For too many families, child care costs are what’s keeping them from being able to work. That’s why I’m pushing for universal child care with a $10/day cap—so parents can work and kids get a strong start. Learn more about my plan at varelaforcongress.com/childcare

Dr. Carol Swain served on Trump’s 1776 Commission, which was created to promote ‘patriotic education.’

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U.S. @repauchincloss.bsky.social (D-MA) U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) breaks down the facade that RFK Jr. promotes on social media and showcases the real RFK Jr. that is destroying the health of the United States.

Conservatives have learned if they flood the zone that Liberals and Progressives turtle, not anymore.

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Edmund Burke famously said that society is a pact between the dead, the living, and the unborn. We’re standing on the shoulders of giants, but are we actually adding anything for the people coming next? It’s time to rethink what kind of legacy we are actually leaving behind.

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Alex shared this video of a downpour in Richmond as storms pushed through South County Friday afternoon. @natwxdesk.bsky.social Share your weather images and video: https://turnto10.com/chimein

Constituents in Glasgow West are rightly concerned after the closure of the last bank at Anniesland Cross. Too many people now lack access to in person banking. I’ve taken up this issue & welcome the Govt's recently announced review of access to face to face banking services.

NYC has the best public transit in America. I've fought in the State Assembly to get every dollar to my district and in Congress I'll do even more. New Yorkers deserve public transit that's supported, accessible, reliable, and gets you to the game on time (go Yankees!)

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Chicago STRONG! ... Americans will not be intimidated.—Chris Hayes, MSNBC This is a jubilant atmosphere. These are people who do not and will not tolerate federal troops, whether they're highly kitted up border patrol agents or members of the National Guard... —Jacob Soboroff, MSNBC Reporter

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Right to repair is essential for empowering our military, keeping them safe, and saving your hard-earned tax $$. Thank you to @gluesenkampperez.house.gov for raising it, and House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers for supporting it!

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A busy day on Sunday as the 1s bowed out of the National KO, the 4s advanced in the Challenge Cup, the Sunday XI sadly had to concede to Houghton Stars while the Women's Super 8s suffered a double defeat

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