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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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🏫I’ve helped secure £3.1 million for East Kent Colleges Group🏫

As part of Labour's ÂŁ1.7 billion to upgrade and modernise our colleges, we're providing the Group, which runs EKC Folkestone College, with investment to upgrade and improve its buildings.

Retaining pride in Folkestone & Hythe 🙏

premium.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/news/kent-s-largest-college-group-receives-more-than-3-millio...

#Folkestone #Hythe #RomneyMarsh #EKCGroup #FolkestoneCollege
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🌹Labour - the workers' party🌹

"In 2024, the UK economy lost 148.9 million days to sickness, much of that is stress-induced. If we want our economy to grow, we need workers to enjoy their work, find meaning and purpose in it and so protecting them, not from failure, but from exploitation, will help deliver the good jobs and profitable businesses we need."

Read more below. An accessible version is available on www.tonyvaughan.co.uk/articles

#Folkestone #Hythe #RomneyMarsh #EmploymentRightsAct #WorkersRights
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Yesterday, I had the honour of leading a debate on the appointment of a Maternity Commissioner, following the successful petition created by Louise Thompson and Theo Clarke.

So many brave women came forward to highlight the injustice in our maternity system. The right to a safe and dignified birth cannot be a fight for women alone; it can, and it must, be a fight for us all.

#WomensHealth #maternitycommissioner
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Today, our Labour Government launched the renewed Women’s Health Strategy.

Here is what we are delivering:

âś… Faster diagnoses for endometriosis & fibroids

âś… Better, fairer pain relief standards

✅ Real accountability when women’s concerns are dismissed
We are putting women's voices at the heart of your care.

#Labour #WomensHealth #NHS
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Promise made, Promise delivered âś…

Great to see that Labour have protected over 10,000 more properties than planned including 1,351 in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh!

We know after the storms last year how important our flood defences are, so it's great to see over ÂŁ2m being invested in our beaches for better protection - keeping our homes and businesses safe.

#Folkestone #Hythe #RomneyMarsh #Flooding
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We’re making mornings easier for families in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh.

âś… Free Breakfast Clubs: A calm start for kids, better attendance, and improved focus in class.
âś… 30 Hours Childcare: Real support for working parents.
âś… Cheaper Uniforms: Removing the "hidden" costs of education.

We’re delivering the support parents need, when they need it most.

#folkestone #hythe #romneymarsh #FreeBreakfast
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Huge thanks to local residents and teachers for the very helpful discussion this afternoon about the Government’s SEND reform proposals.

I’ll consider everyone’s feedback for my own response to the consultation - to help ensure every child with special educational needs and disabilities gets the support they need.

#sendreform #folkestone #hythekent #romneymarsh
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Huge thanks to local
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Media

Being interviewed at the Marsh Academy!

Tony Vaughan KC MP 25/03/2026 2:17 PM

Times Radio 22.03.26

Tony Vaughan KC MP 24/03/2026 5:09 PM

Today Programme ILR 20 03 26

Tony Vaughan KC MP 20/03/2026 1:00 PM

Westminster Hall - Indefinite Leave to Remain

Tony Vaughan KC MP 18/03/2026 6:02 PM

My question to the Prime Minister about the Foreman's imprisonment in Iran

Tony Vaughan KC MP 02/03/2026 5:02 PM

Westminster Hall Debate on Social Media Use Under 16 250224

Tony Vaughan KC MP 23/02/2026 1:40 PM

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