After almost 20 years working as a barrister, I came into politics in July 2024 to serve the community I love.
Folkestone and Hythe is where my children grew up, where I served as a trustee of a local charity, and where the most beautiful coastline, sunrises and sunsets unite the community in a love for this wonderful area.
My mother worked as a care assistant her whole life, having come here from the Philippines in the 1970s. My father was an engineer from London. My parents’ values of hard work, respect and compassion drive everything I do.
Folkestone and Hythe was for so many years forgotten by Westminster. Not any longer.
As your first ever Labour MP, I will fight every day to improve your lives and be your voice in Parliament, so we can make this area the best it can be for everyone.
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Today I was at St Mary's Bay where we're already finding beads from Southern Water's disgraceful spillage.
My message: Southern Water - you need to get down here and clean up your mess.
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It was inspiring to attend EKC Folkestone's work experience evening recently where local businesses pledged to help our young people by providing a talk, a site visit, mentoring, joining an Employer Advisory Board to influence their curriculum, offering a work placement or shadowing.
Find out more about EKC's call to action: www.ekcgroup.ac.uk/news/mp-calls-for-more-vital-employer-engagement-events-as-ekc-folkestone-coll...
I was so glad to speak with industry professionals and business owners at Folkestone College's event to encourage them to pledge to give our young people a chance. Work experience builds confidence, connections and character as it allows young people the opportunity to get out into the real world and find the careers that they want for themselves.
This Government is also investing £90 million in our Youth trailblazers – testing ways to tackle persistent challenges around coordination, engagement and accountability for young people's opportunities at a local level. Expanding the Foundation Apprenticeships will also give our young people who are starting their careers a new route into good, skilled work in critical sectors.
Let's get Folkestone & Hythe working!
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It is unacceptable that Littlestone and Dymchurch beaches still have “no swim” warnings in place. Dymchurch has seen big improvements this year, which is why I wrote to the Environment Agency last month asking that they upgrade Dymchurch’s rating.
Yesterday, I asked the Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, about what the Government is doing holding water companies to account, and to upgrade our infrastructure. I will be meeting her to press the situation of our beaches next week.
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This event has been rescheduled to Thursday 4th December 7 - 8:30. If you can join, feel free to apply here: forms.gle/eqwbdVtmvbZH2BcDAIt’s important for everyone to speak with each other even if we disagree. Let’s have a healthy discussion about flags, immigration and what it truly means to be a patriot.
Everyone from across the political spectrum is welcome.
Please sign up through this link docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6Jw-3se6I4e9R5aG48YqLNkHhgiWDjddOxpU51OmyZ9jyCg/viewform?usp=h...
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🏊Re-opening Folkestone's swimming pool 🏊
The Sports Trust has announced that the swimming pool at Folkestone's Sports Centre may reopen next Summer!
As a swimmer myself, I know how important it is for Folkestone to finally have its pool back up and running. I've been in close contact with the Sports Trust on this issue and will continue to offer any support to make this happen.
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The Sports Trust Announces Update On Plans to Reopen Folkestone Sports Centre Swimming Pool - The Sports Trust
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The Sports Trust is excited to announce plans to renovate and reopen the Folkestone Sports Centre swimming pool, aiming for a Summer 2026 launch! This vital community facility will not only enhance lo...5 CommentsComment on Facebook
It was an honour to attend the remembrance services in Folkestone this morning, to pay my respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Now and always, we will remember them.
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Great to visit Sagar and his mother at Mayfair Newsagents which has been serving the community for nearly 40 years!
They told me how people often come in for advice and for a chat. It’s hidden gems like these that serve the community so well and we’re lucky to have them.
As always, I’m open to listening to the problems facing the high street. I want to keep both old and new businesses in Folkestone and Hythe running - they’re the heart and soul of our community.
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It was an honour to hold a minute's silence to commemorate the incredible contribution of Gurkha communities to our country and in particular our armed forces.
In Folkestone, we are lucky to have the Royal Gurkha Rifles First Battalion situated at the heart of our community.
Thank you Alex Baker MP for organising a beautiful ceremony.
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Our military personnel put their lives on the line to keep Britain safe: the least they deserve is safe, modern homes for them and their families.
This Labour Government is upgrading 9 in 10 military residences across the UK with a £9 billion investment through the Defence Housing Strategy.
14,435 military homes are being upgraded across the South East, with 255 in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh.
Homes fit for heroes. Delivered by Labour. 🇬🇧
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