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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Social media companies must earn the right to offer their services to under-16s.
Brexit has damaged our economy!
Lydd is revolutionising the future of flight!
📢 MAJOR FUNDING WIN FOR FOLKESTONE & HYTHE’S HIGH STREETS! 📢
Two water testing kits have now arrived in the constituency, funded by Southern Water. #politics
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More progress today on tackling phones in schools!
The Education Secretary, Lucy Powell, has announced that changes to guidance will go beyond the current ‘no see, no hear’ policy.
Pupils will no longer be allowed to have their phones on them at all during the school day.
I know that the Children’s Commissioner for England has welcomed strong action to stop phones distracting children.
I am very aware of how much harm phones and social media have caused and I will keep working to ensure that our children have a much healthier relationship with the online world. ...
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Towards a plan to tackle water pollution 🏖️
Read my article in the Folkestone Herald about recent developments our community has pushed for from Southern Water to make our seas cleaner - including investments into our sewerage systems and community water testing initiative.
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📢 Do you want international trains to stop at Ashford again?
If so, please fill in this 2 minute survey. It will be extremely helpful to persuade operators that this is worthwhile for them! Please complete and share widely! I will keep pushing at my end.
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Register your demand - Bring Back Euro Trains
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European rail operators are finalising their new routes right now. Add your ideal journey below to prove the commercial case, and ensure Ashford and Ebbsfleet are not left off the map. Add your route ...6 CommentsComment on Facebook
🚨We are making it easier to see GPs, both nationally and here in Folkestone Hythe and Romney Marsh. 🚨
This winter, £40 million will help GP practices reach up to 300,000 of the most vulnerable patients. This will also help cut hospital waiting lists at places like the William Harvey.
In Folkestone, the NHS has agreed to support the new Folca medical centre when it is built, with details of the deal still being finalised.
I will keep pushing the Government to expand GP access in towns like ours. ...
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Annual Policing Survey 👮♀️👮♂️
I’m encouraging residents across Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh to have their say on policing in Kent.
Kent’s Annual Policing Survey is an opportunity to share your views and experiences and help ensure local voices are heard.
The survey is anonymous and takes around five minutes to complete.
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Casework win!
If you need help, you can email my office: [email protected] or book in a surgery appointment to see me: tonyvaughan.co.uk/contact
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Today, it was a real privilege to attend the Remembrance Sunday service in Hythe, followed by the memorial for the Gurkhas at the Garden of Remembrance in Folkestone.
It was deeply moving to stand alongside so many members of our community as we came together to remember all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and those who continue to serve.
A heartfelt thank you to Hythe Town Council, the Royal Gurkha Rifles, the Nepalese community in Folkestone, all the organisers, veterans and everyone who attended these services - and all other remembrance events across Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh.
Your dedication and support help ensure that the courage, service and sacrifice of so many are never forgotten.
We will remember them.
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We will remember them.
Our community’s poppy is at the Houses of Parliament, a beacon for democracy and freedom, something that so many gave their lives for. We must never forget their sacrifice and courage, so that we could live to enjoy democracy and freedom. ...
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That’s this week’s surgery done! As always you can contact me to book in a surgery appointment via email: [email protected].
I have surgeries in #Folkestone, #Hythe, #RomneyMarsh and Sandgate/Cheriton every month.
I hope everyone has a great weekend! ...
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