Boris Johnson’s announcement of a new hospital for Canterbury is highly questionable. Is it pre-election bluster? Is it a threat to the NHS in Thanet?
News and opinion
Children and adolescents mental health debated in Ramsgate
We had difficult but very positive meeting on children and adolescents mental health on September 27th.
Cancer needs treating with more urgency
A new report suggests nearly 1 in 4 suspected cancer patients are not starting cancer treatment in Kent when they should.
In the news: September 2019
Throughout each month I am posting links to media coverage where I have had active involvement in the story or have provided comment and a Labour Party perspective.
Ramsgate family living in tent
When is Thanet District Council going to take action to house this family of 8, currently living in a tent in a Ramsgate garden?
Seeing Red: My Brexit no deal dread!
As an elected Labour County Councillor for Ramsgate I am privileged to have a column in The Isle of Thanet News.
Take back the tap!
Recent Research shows the general public are largely in favour of renationalisation of
water supplies…
In the news: August 2019
Throughout each month I am posting links to media coverage where I have had active involvement in the story or have provided comment and a Labour Party perspective…
Margate Pride with Peter Tatchell
Labour activists and those attending this years Margate Pride had a fantastic opportunity to meet with and hear Peter Tatchell speak on Saturday 10th August…
NHS needs more than a pre-election sweetener
East Kent didn’t receive any of Boris Johnson’s NHS sweetener this week. Perhaps we’re seen as safe Tory territory?