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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 – Rail Minister Visits Ashford International Station in Show of Support for European Rail Campaign
Minister for Rail, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill visited Ashford International Railway Station today to show Government support for the campaign to bring European rail back to Ashford International.
The Minister was joined by Sojan Joseph MP (Ashford, Hawkinge, and the Villages), Tony Vaughan MP (Folkestone and Hythe), and Wendy Spinks (Chief Commercial Officer of London St. Pancras High Speed).
11/07/2025Read More -
Press Release – Rail Minister and Ashford MP Open New Careers and Skills Hub
Today the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill and Ashford MP, Sojan Joseph officially opened Southeastern Rail’s new Careers and Skills Hub.
The Hub will be used as a facility to train/retrain young people, veterans, and those looking to enter the workforce. It will be used to offer career guidance, training resources, and apprenticeship opportunities, while also supporting recruitment across roles including drivers, engineers, and customer-facing colleagues. It is situated in Ashford’s Connect 38, an 80,500 sq ft office, restaurant and retail space (Kent’s largest office building to be built over the past decade) and has been highlighted as a potential centre for growth, job creation, and skills development in Kent and the wider South East.11/07/2025Read More
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Today, I presented a petition to the House of Commons urging the Transport Select Committee to investigate why Operation Brock is still being used as a precautionary measure and to seek a long-term solution.
On Monday I held a meeting at the DWP Centre in Ashford.
Local businesses, NHS leadership, and organisations from across our constituency came together to discuss how we can provide people with the necessary support to help them find suitable employment. @DWPgovuk
It is wrong that the new KCC Reform Administration is using an unelected external agency to cut transport services for vulnerable children.
This morning I spoke out against the plans in the WH Debate on SEND provision in the South East.
@TrisOsborneMP
Last week I signed a letter with over 100 of my @uklabour colleagues to highlight the importance of prioritising growth, raising living standards, and lowering bills after 14 years of stagnation under the Tories. (1/2)
Ensuring bills come down and living standards go up is central to our Plan for Change. (2/2)
Our up to £1bn Better Futures Fund will help tackle the structural causes of poverty.
Bringing together public funds with social impact investments, it will open up opportunities for training and work across the country.
My interview with the @guardian
‘It’s very personal to me’: Darren Jones on his £500m plan to fight child poverty
Treasury chief secretary says he wants to emulate New Labour support for community groups that changed his life
www.theguardian.com
What a game! Well done on making it through to the next round @Lionesses.
Wimbledon champions!
Congratulations to Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool on a historic win in the men’s doubles.
A proud moment for British tennis.
That’s another surgery completed ✅
Thank you to everyone who came along this morning to Etchinghill Village Hall — a great turnout at a really lovely venue!
Really fantastic engagement with residents speaking on behalf of their community groups.
Surgery booking details 👇
Great to have the Rail Minister join @tonyvaughanMP and me at Ashford International today!
Thank you, Lord Hendy, for your continued support for our campaign to bring European travel back to Ashford International.
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