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Ashford MP Raises Pothole Concerns with Transport Department
Following a high number of contacts from constituents regarding potholes Sojan Joseph MP wrote to the Department for Transport on 15th October, the question stated:
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Press Release – Labour MPs Call for Rule Change on International Rail for Kent ahead of Temple Mills Decision
South Eastern Labour MPs call on rail regulator to remove barriers that could enable new international trains to stop at Ashford International, ahead of key upcoming decision.
Today (16th September) Sojan Joseph MP (Ashford Hawkinge, and the Villages), Tony Vaughan MP (Folkestone and Hythe), Helena Dollimore MP (Hastings and Rye), Polly Billington MP (East Thanet), and Jim Dickson MP (Dartford) presented a letter to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) at their offices in Canary Wharf, London.
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Our Man in Westminster – Unity, National Pride, and our Flag
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On Monday, I will announce the most significant changes to our asylum system in modern times 👇
The BMA have to take responsibility for the pain they are causing patients.
I’ve given them a 28.9% pay rise, and offered more jobs, career progression, and help with expenses.
Have the courage to put the offer to your members, @BMAResidents.
Wishing His Majesty The King a very happy birthday.
New today: we've cut waiting lists by 16,000 this month – meaning faster care and less worry for patients.
The past year is the first time in 15 years that waiting lists have fallen.
There's a way to go, but we're getting our NHS on the road to recovery.
We're committed to putting more cash in the pockets of our hard-working, dedicated care workers - boosting recruitment and retention.
Our Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care, backed by £500m, is now open to public consultation.
Yesterday I spoke in the Westminster Hall debate on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Kent — a major issue for many of my constituents. I highlighted Labour’s work to improve provision, the need for KCC to do more, and what I’ve heard from parents & teachers.
🎥 You can watch my full speech and the whole debate here:
🔗 https://parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/56732e8f-53af-4b29-818f-3471a32b8608
I and fellow Kent Labour MPs have written to @LeaderofKCC. It’s deeply concerning that Reform’s chaos in Kent has left the Fire Brigades Union warning of a threat to public safety at the Kent and Medway Fire Authority.
.@sojanuk: "Reform chaos is a risk to public safety."
PM: "Kent County Council was supposed to be the blueprint for what Reform would deliver across the country:
Cutting local services, raising council tax, and failing to protect the public."
Great to chair this morning’s meeting with the ORR for the HS1 Sub-Committee on Growth.
Restoring international rail services to Kent stations is a key priority for our region. Thanks to all MPs, councillors, the Rail Regulator and representatives from HS1 for attending.
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