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
Kelly Tolhurst MP Joins 300th Anniversary of the Corps of Royal Engineers Celebrations with HM The Queen 31st October 2016 On Thursday 13 October, I had the pleasure and honour of joining the Chief Royal Engineer on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the Corps of Royal... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Adds Support to Homelessness Reduction 28th October 2016 Today (Friday 28 October), Kelly Tolhurst MP spoke in the Commons chamber to give support the Bob Blackman MP’s Homelessness (Reduction) Private Members’ Bill... Speeches in Parliament
Kelly Tolhurst MP and Kent MPs Lobby Chancellor for Road Investment 26th October 2016 On Monday I joined fellow Kent and Medway MPs at Number 11 Downing Street to lobby the Chancellor for further road investment in our region, including the... Westminster News
Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Launches the Consultation on Police and Crime Plan 26th October 2016 This month, Matthew Scott, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, launched the consultation on his Police and Crime Plan for 2017 onwards. This Plan will set the... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Receives Guarantee Government “has no Intention of Re-opening Discussion” on Thames Estuary Airport 25th October 2016 Today, Tuesday 25 October, Kelly Tolhurst MP received confirmation following the Transport Secretary’s announcement of Heathrow’s expansion that there will be... Westminster News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Visits New Road Safety Experience in Action 24th October 2016 On Friday 14 October, Kelly Tolhurst MP visited the new Road Safety Experience in Rochester opened earlier this year to see first-hand the initiatives on offer... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Gives Support to National Adoption Week 21st October 2016 This week is National Adoption Week: a week long national campaign to #SupportAdoption with activities across local authorities and voluntary adoption agencies... Articles
Kelly Launches Breathing Space Scheme Private Members Bill 19th October 2016 This morning I was delighted to launch my private members’ bill: The Families With Children in Debt (Respite) Bill. I have been honoured to receive significant... Westminster News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Welcomes Improved Compensation Scheme for Rail Delays 18th October 2016 Last week, the Government announced the welcome news that rail passengers will soon be able to claim compensation if their train is more than 15 minutes late... Articles
