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My Speech – Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary – House of Commons Debate
I am pleased to have had the opportunity to speak in this debate to recognise the sacrifices made throughout Ashford, Hawkinge and the villages, and to honour the legacy of all those who lived during world war two. We should recognise that it is our duty today to continue to uphold the values they sacrificed so much for
Kent Live – Fresh calls for Eurostar to return to Kent stops with under-used stations branded a ‘tragedy’
A new campaign urging Eurostar services to return to stopping in Kent has been backed by political voices in the county.
YouTube – Bring Back Eurostar Campaign Video
Campaign video – bring back European travel!
KentOnline – Ashford MP Sojan Joseph backs calls for safety improvement to M20 bridge following tragedy
An MP is backing calls for vital improvements to a road bridge following the tragic death of a young woman.
Sojan Joseph (Lab), the MP for Ashford, says he is in full support of raising the height of the barriers.
The campaign to bring European travel back to Ashford and Ebbsfleet will not be easy, but our case is very strong
The case for international travel to Kent could not be clearer. The infrastructure is already in place at both Ashford and Ebbsfleet โ which has cost taxpayers around ยฃ80 million and is now โ due to broken promises by Eurostar โ just sat there rotting away.
KentOnline – MPs discuss return of international travel from Ashford and Ebbsfleet with government minister
Today, five Labour MPs met with the minister for rail, Lord Hendy, to see what steps the Government is taking to see the return of train travel to the continent for foot passengers.
We can fix Brexit while respecting the referendum result
It is our duty to stick to our manifesto pledges. However, that does not mean that we canโt find a Brexit that works.
Fixing social care is the key to saving NHS
Much like the rest of the developed world we have an aging population. And, just like nations, such as Japan, the United States and the vast majority of the European Union who also have a population whose average age is becoming increasingly older, that demographic has far more complex health conditions than younger generations.
The Standard – Eurostar trains should stop in Kent as UK seeks to repair Brexit damage, says Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer piled pressure on Eurostar to restart services stopping in Ashford as the Government seeks to repair the damage of Brexit and spark economic growth in Britain.
Shaming people wonโt get them back to work
A few weeks ago, we saw the Government roll out monumental reforms to the current welfare system.
We can do more to protect children from the potentially harmful results of the overuse of smartphones
This week I met with Damian McBeath โ the Head Teacher for The John Wallis Academy in my Ashford Constituency.
The Budget will make roads safer and improve transport
Since being elected to Parliament one of the highest number of emails and letters I continue to receive is regarding potholes.
Kent Politics Podcast: Budget, Chatham Docks and special guest, Ashford MP Sojan Joseph
In this weekโs Kent Politics Podcast we welcome special guest Ashford MP Sojan Joseph.
Improving Mental Health Services in the NHS
Before becoming an MP, I worked for 22 years in the NHS, including a role as a mental health nurse.
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I have tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) to recognise #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2025.
This year's theme is 'community'. Building positive connections with quality services is vital to improving our mental health.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament
That this House recognises that Mental Health Awareness Week is between 12 and 19 May 2025; notes that the theme...
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