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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Dungeness Even with Britain Remade
Debate on Establishing a Maternity Commissioner
Being interviewed at the Marsh Academy!
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Today Programme ILR 20 03 26
Westminster Hall - Indefinite Leave to Remain
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Quite a lot going on this week, including:
🌍 Economy grew by 0.6% in the first 3 months of the year, beating forecasts and putting the UK on track to be the fastest growing economy in the G7.
📉 NHS waiting lists down by 110,000
🚑 Fastest ambulance response times in 5 years
🏥 A&E four-hour waiting times at their lowest level for 5 years
👩⚕️2,000 more GPs recruited with patient satisfaction up from 60% to 74.5%
🎯 8,500 extra mental health staff recruited three years ahead of target.
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The Foremans are trapped in a horrific situation.
The latest development is deeply troubling - the family's contact with them has been cut off for more than a week.
You'll be hearing a lot more from myself and the family next week about what we need from the Gov!
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'Grave concerns' as contact with Lindsay and Craig Foreman cut off
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Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have been detained in Iran for more than a year.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Always great to see Jon!
Sunflower House is an incredible asset to the community. The charity provides support for both young and older people including work opportunities, cheaper food and a place to just sit and have a chat.
Looking forward to being involved in future projects!
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Congratulations to The Mariner on The Stade for their British institute for Innkeeping Sustainability award!
I met with the owner Steve today who told me about how they source their food through local businesses and supply chains and have a temperature regulation system in place to prevent overconsumption of energy.
They even hold monthly chess/book clubs in their upstairs dining room - take a look at that view!
If you’re looking for a place to have your Sunday roast this week - this is it.
themarinerfolkestone.com
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CANCELLATION:
This event has now been cancelled, but please do feel free to fill out my survey so that I can know your thoughts 👉 www.tonyvaughan.co.uk/social-media-under-16/📱Debating Social Media Restrictions for Under-16s 📱
As you might know, the Government is consulting on social media restrictions for under-16s. I want to hear your thoughts!
Join me for a discussion on what limitations you think should be in place to help our young people's mental health. I strongly encourage parents and young people to attend.
The event will be on Thursday 21st May 7-8:30pm at South Kent Community Church, Folkestone, CT20 2QR (opposite Folkestone Central railway station).
See you there!
Sign up is encouraged: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbZKSLiWKr77jSANYqF9owaQucsh1laoWPl1pljaaEn46tWA/viewform?usp=h...
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Good to be back at KAP Folkestone, which employs 65 local people including mechanic apprentices, and provides work experience opportunities for our young people.
Their sales of the new JAECOO and OMODA car brands are soaring - and I saw why. Go down and take a look at their petrol, hybrid and EV models! You’ll even get a free coffee ☕️
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Delighted to see that Sandgate Granville Parade Beach is open officially as a bathing site in my constituency from today!
It is a beautiful shingle beach for swimmers and kayakers.
Am incredibly proud to represent such a stunning constituency.
www.gov.uk/government/news/13-new-bathing-sites-open-across-england-helping-communities-and-water...
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13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways
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We’ve got some good policies, but the scale and pace of change is not enough.
That’s been the story of the Government so far.
We need public ownership of the water industry, a large-scale social housebuilding programme and energy independence, to give just a few examples.
These are the kind of policies that can challenge and transform the status quo.
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Tough on Water Pollution, Tough on its Causes
As we approach bathing season, it's paramount that we clean up our seas. Read my article on what I'm doing to press for improved water quality across Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh.
Accessible below and at www.tonyvaughan.co.uk/articles
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