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ASHFORD MP CALLS FOR BROCK NOT TO BE REINSTATED OVER EASTER
Sojan Joseph, the Member of Parliament for Ashford, Hawkinge and the Villages, is calling on Kent County Council not to reinstate Operation Brock over the Easter holidays.
Sojan Joseph MP marks new era of rail accountability for passengers as Labour government publishes rail performance data at stations in Ashford
Passengers across England can now see how reliable their local train services are, as this performance data goes live at over 1,700 stations from today (6 March), including at Ashford International, Westenhanger, and Wye
Ashford MP Hosts Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse Event in Parliament
On 3rd March the Member of Parliament for Ashford, Sojan Joseph hosted an event with Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse (STADA) to coincide with the week commencing International Women’s Day in Parliament’s Attlee Suite to discuss how the NHS could play a part in tackling domestic violence and delivering the Government’s ambitious mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.
Labour MPs meet with Rail Minister in Bid to Bring Back International Travel
Today (12/02/24) a group of Labour MPs from the South East met with the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, to see what steps the Government would be taking to bring European travel back to Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International.
Sojan Joseph – National Care Policy and Social Care Reform
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting will confirm a funding boost of £2,875,054 for Kent, of which £154,906 is set aside for Ashford, as part of an £86 million boost to the Disabled Facilities Grant for this financial year.
ASHFORD MP WELCOMES PLANS TO BRING BACK FAMILY DOCTOR
Sojan Joseph MP welcomes Labour’s new plans to bring back the family doctor
Sojan Joseph Welcomes the Biggest Investment into Hospices and end-of-life care in a Generation
After lobbying hard on behalf of local hospices, such as Pilgrims, the Ashford MP welcomed biggest investment in a generation for hospices, announced by the Government today, ensuring that hospices can continue to deliver the highest quality end of life care possible for their patients, families, and loved ones.
Ashford MP to vote Against The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Sojan Joseph, the MP for Ashford (Labour) announced earlier today privately to constituents who had contacted previously him regarding the Bill, that he would be voting ‘Against’ The Private Member’s Bill put forward by Kim Leadbetter MP.
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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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