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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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Our Man in Westminster – Children’s Mental Health Week and the Need for Greater Protections Online
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week. Over my 22 years working in the NHS’s mental
health services, I saw increased rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Many of these
cases were undoubtedly linked to overexposure to social media from a very young age.11/02/2026Read More -
East Kent Hospices to receive top-up for digital innovation and capital upgrades
Demelza Children’s Hospice and Pilgrims Adult’s Hospices are set to receive £269,588 and £22,000 respectively.
Labour’s Minister for Care, Stephen Kinnock has confirmed an extra £25 million in funding for children and adult hospices across the United Kingdom.
03/02/2026Read More
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A powerful message from His Majesty The King.
I know I speak for the entire country when I say how glad I am that his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year.
Early cancer screening saves lives.
Great to be out with the Ashford Community Sleigh. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers (especially Father Christmas!) for letting me join the fun!
It’s a brilliant community project supporting local charities like Pilgrims Hospice and youth groups – please support them! 🎅
Education is the route to opportunity, and opportunity should be for every single child.
That’s why we are fixing the broken education system for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
A £3bn investment is creating 50,000 new specialist places nationwide, in…
I am urging all resident doctors to vote for the deal before them now.
This is the chance for a fresh start, to end this dispute and look ahead with hope and optimism.
It was good to drop into Royal Mail’s Ashford Delivery Office to thank the postal workers for their hard work during the especially busy Christmas period and throughout the rest of the year. 🎁
Thank you to the Prime Minister for inviting me to 10 Downing Street to celebrate Christmas with faith leaders.
The Government’s support for religious communities is very welcome. Thank you to the churches & faith leaders in Ashford, Hawkinge, and the Villages for all they do.
It was great to have my whole team up in Parliament today!
The work they do day in, day out, behind the scenes is invaluable, and I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together so far.
Thank you for everything you do for Ashford, Hawkinge, and the Villages.
Improving services and building a better understanding of mental health conditions is vital. That’s why I welcome the new independent review launched by the Government.
Read my latest column for @Kent_Online @KentishExpress
The MP speaks out in his latest column for the Express
More here: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news/a-greater-understanding-of-mental-health-conditions-is-vita-333744/
NHS staff do incredible work, often under tough conditions. But BMA-led strikes in peak flu season risk adding pressure on A&E departments & slowing Labour’s progress on waiting lists.
Today I asked the PM whether the BMA should be working with the Government instead. #PMQs
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