PAGE NOT FOUND
We couldn’t find the page you’re looking for. The link you clicked may be broken or the page may have been removed.
Visit the Homepage or Contact Us page about the problem.
Labour Values
DAILY UPDATES
Latest News
Keep updated on the latest news, campaigns and my work on behalf of voters in Ashford.
-
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 -
KentOnline – Kent County Council receives £12m investment for new SEND service
A new multi-million-pound investment is set to transform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across the county.
Today (April 15), the government has awarded Kent County Council (KCC) with £12,155,170 to provide a brand new service.
15/04/2026Read More -
Press Release – Labour provides Kent County Council with £12,155,170 for brand new SEND service
Sojan Joseph, MP for Ashford, Hawkinge, and the Villages has today (15/04/2026) welcomed significant investment from the Labour government into local SEND provision. Kent County Council is to be allocated £12,155,170 to set up a new ‘Experts at Hand’ offer.
As announced in February’s Schools White Paper, the service is designed to provide children with early support and fast access to professionals like speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists. The offer will involve partnerships between special schools, alternative provision, and mainstream settings to put support in place without needing to go through lengthy assessment processes.Families in Kent have expressed concerns about long waits in the SEND system, which has led to issues escalating to crisis point before intervention. Labour’s reforms set out in the Schools White Paper, including the introduction of Experts at Hand, are designed to move support earlier in the process, closer to home, without parents having to fight for it.
The final guidance for Experts at Hand will be published next month, setting out how Kent County Council should use the funding to start standing up the service and the grant conditions associated with it.15/04/2026Read More
Social Media Feed
Give me a ‘Like’ and ‘Follow’ on social media to stay updated on my latest campaigns, news and events.
Ashford Food and Drink Festival will be in Ashford town centre from 10am to 7pm tomorrow!
Head down and check out the fresh artisan produce and street food on offer!
For more details, go to: https://www.visitashfordandtenterden.co.uk/events/ashford-food-drink-festival-2026-159499/
I recognise the need for efficiency. However, this should never come at the expense of public safety—this is why I will oppose any cuts proposed in Kent Fire and Rescue Service's public consultation.
Read my latest @Kent_Online column here:
‘We need to be efficient...but not at the expense of residents’ safety’
MP Sojan Joseph raises concerns about potential cuts to the fire service, especially for those living in rural areas.
www.kentonline.co.uk
@Kent_Online You can participate in KFRS's consultation here: https://www.kent.fire-uk.org/news/kent-fire-and-rescue-service-announces-proposals-upcoming-public-consultation
A very positive meeting of the HS1 Sub-Committee this morning, which I had the pleasure of chairing, focusing on returning international rail services to Kent.
Thank you to the Rail Minister for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend.
It was great to join Help for Heroes (@HelpforHeroes) today at their Parliamentary drop-in to discuss their suggestions and hear their insights on how we can support members of our Armed Forces.
My statement following the Prime Minister’s decision to resign today.
A really productive roundtable this afternoon at Brabourne Care Home in Ashford to discuss social care workforce challenges and how we can ensure that more young people view the sector as a career path.
Thank you to Bridgehead Communications for helping to organise this event.
Great result for @UKLabour - hope won over division. Congratulations to @andy4makerfield!
Congratulations to Andy Burnham, Labour MP for Makerfield!
Some great news – Ashford will be getting a new @Primark!
I know this will increase footfall on the high street and benefit our local economy.
Behind the scenes, I've been working with their team to help make this happen, and I’m delighted they’re going ahead with a new store.
A fantastic result against Croatia and a performance to be proud of. On to the next one 🏴
GET IN TOUCH
As your local MP there are a number of different things I can help you with or offer advice on, such as; benefits, immigration, tax issues, problems with the NHS, child maintenance and education matters.
I would love to hear from you about what you think my priorities should be as your MP for Ashford and what matters most to you.
Please use the contact form to get in touch with me. Please remember to provide as many details as possible, including your name, address and full details of your issue.