Labour Government fail to intervene to Save Chatham Docks Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 Sadly today the news came through that Labour’s Secretary of State Angela Rayner has decided NOT to call in the decision made by the Labour Medway Council to allow Peel Holdings to redevelop Chatham Docks. This now directly puts at risk the livelihoods of 1000s of local “working people”. This could signal the end of high skilled employment at Chatham Docks and businesses who are responsible for... Local News
Rochester and Strood MP Slams Lloyds Decision to Close High Street’s Last Remaining Bank Branch 30th November 2017 Kelly Tolhurst MP has today reacted with anger and disappointment to news that Lloyds Bank have announced their intention to close the branch on Rochester High... Local News
Rochester and Strood MP Calls for Police Support on Hoo Peninsula 23rd November 2017 This week I questioned Home Office Ministers around the need for more police support in rural areas, such as the Hoo Peninsula in Rochester and Strood. Many... Speeches in Parliament
Health Secretary Praises Staff and Patient Safety at Medway Maritime Hospital 22nd November 2017 On Tuesday 14 November, Kelly Tolhurst MP called for greater levels of patient safety across the nation’s hospitals, highlighting the success of Medway Maritime... Speeches in Parliament
Kelly Tolhurst MP Raises Question for Foster Carers 13th November 2017 Last week I rose an important issue in the chamber which often tends to get overlooked, that of foster care placements. As many of you will know, I have a keen... Speeches in Parliament
Kelly Tolhurst MP Builds Parliamentary Momentum Around Social Care 7th November 2017 Parliament has offered numerous opportunities to shine light on the social care sector, something which I’ve welcomed with open arms. Recently I had the honour... Westminster News
Rochester and Strood MP Seeks NHS Support and Council Planning for Struggling GPs 2nd November 2017 This month I organised and met with GPs and practice managers from across Rochester and Strood to discuss the problems and opportunities facing GP surgeries. I... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Backs Emergency Service Worker Protections Bill 31st October 2017 I was very pleased to speak in the debate on the Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences Bill) and voice my support. The purpose of the Bill is to increase... Speeches in Parliament
Kelly Tolhurst MP’s Breathing Space Scheme Moves Forward with Government Consultation 30th October 2017 Last week, HM Treasury announced the launch of a consultation around a ‘Breathing Space’ scheme, which Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst originally brought... Westminster News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Welcomes New Kent PCSO Powers 23rd October 2017 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst has welcomed the announcement that Kent’s Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) have received new powers to protect... Local News
