The government has announced a competition for a Town of Culture. Collectively, our towns of Margate Broadstairs and Ramsgate have so much cultural capital. I will work with everyone locally to make a successful bid for this.

I went on @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social last night to remind the lads in no10 what their job is. We were elected with a mandate for change and that includes the conduct of politics.

Reform UK is causing chaos at Kent County Council. A brief recap

Coastal communities have a lot of challenges and opportunities in common. So working together enables us to achieve more and succeed. I am calling for a “Coastal Challenge” to break down the barriers to opportunities for our young people.

They are right! @restispolitics.bsky.social explains what we need to do next for coastal communities to improve educational outcomes.

I spoke to @skynewsrss.bsky.social @kamalimelbourne.bsky.social about why we need to recognise Palestine and acknowledge who is truly responsible for the situation in Gaza.

I went on @lbc.co.uk with @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social to talk about how important it is that we change the welfare system with disabled people so that it is something we can all rely on

I have called for a debate on Parliament on restoring international train services to ashford so that Thanet can be better connected to Europe.

I spoke to BBC Radio 4 about why it’s so important the government invests in energy efficiency measures for our homes.

If you live in Broadstairs don’t forget to vote for my friend Joanne Bright on May 1st!

I presented my 10 minute rule bill to parliament to mandate a social energy tariff for the most vulnerable customers.

The minimum wage goes up this week benefitting more than 4000 workers in Thanet, putting £1200 in their pockets over the next year

I asked the Secretary of State for science innovation and technology how the government might root out exploitation experienced by young women who are coerced to set up OnlyFans accounts to generate income.

The Tories wanted to allow hospitality staff to be harassed by customers. I argued against it. More than 40% of workers in Ramsgate work in hospitality: double the national average. They deserve protection. This is the Queen Vic clause in honour of Peggy Mitchell.