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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:
15/10/2024Read More -
Labour MP: People with mild ADHD and anxiety should not get benefits – The Telegraph
Britons diagnosed with mild attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety should not qualify for welfare payments, a Labour MP chairing an all-party group on mental health has said.
Sojan Joseph, the MP for Ashford, said signing people off work because of a condition such as ADHD or anxiety should only be an option in severe cases.
Mr Joseph said: “Some conditions are severe. But most conditions are not that severe. You can’t just say all ADHDs or all [people with] autism can’t work or should be on benefits. [The system] should distinguish between the severity of the illness. The current system doesn’t have that.”
12/07/2026Read More -
Kent MP says he’s ‘lost all faith’ in South East Water – ITV Meridian
The Ashford MP, Sojan Joseph, has criticised South East Water for what he says are ‘repeated failures’.
Around 4,000 of his constituents, who are South East Water customers, have been affected with either having no water, shortages, or low pressure (according to company’s figures).
He says he has “lost all faith” in the company due to repeated failures to deliver basic standards of customer service.
He’s written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, asking the Secretary of State, Emma Reynolds MP, to take action.
30/05/2026Read More
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Great to attend the soft launch of Biryanis and More in Ashford today!
Amazing to see how they’ve transformed the disused KFC site into an exciting new local restaurant serving incredible food.
Best of luck to all the staff ahead of opening to the public next Thursday!
Keeping the public safe will always be my top priority.
I have instructed my team to put a pause on the sentencing changes that were due to start in September.
No prisoners will be let out under this policy until we have conducted an urgent review and done everything we can to
An insightful visit to Wye Fire Station.
The safety of residents will always be my top priority. That is why I am opposing the closure of rural fire stations and campaigning to keep these vital services open.
Keeping our communities safe must be central to any decision-making.
A good visit to Kamsons Pharmacy this morning. Thank you to the staff for speaking to me about supporting local businesses, including pharmacies, and the vital role they play in our community.
It was also great to hear about their work in rolling out the meningitis B vaccine.
Watch my first speech as Prime Minister 👇🏻
Great to join @andyburnham today on his first visit as Labour Leader to Kent! 🌹
Congratulations to @andyburnham, the new Leader of the Labour Party!
This is very welcome news from the @UKLabour Government. The Fair Pay Agreement will strengthen the voices of workers and employers across the adult social care sector, recognising their crucial work and helping to recruit and retain carers. Full story👇
For too long, care workers have been overlooked.
We're changing that by giving our 1.5 million care workers a voice, a fair deal and better rights through the first ever Fair Pay Agreement, alongside proper training and opportunities.
Industrial relations for the modern age.
Ashford Borough Council and the Ashford Safety Partnership will be hosting 'Reach Out'.
A day of free music, sport, wellbeing activities and interactive sessions from 1pm to 7pm on 5 August at Civic Park, Tannery Lane, Ashford, TN23 1PL.
Open to young people aged 11 to 17.
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