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.
LATEST NEWS
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Being interviewed at the Marsh Academy!
Times Radio 22.03.26
Today Programme ILR 20 03 26
Westminster Hall - Indefinite Leave to Remain
My question to the Prime Minister about the Foreman's imprisonment in Iran
Westminster Hall Debate on Social Media Use Under 16 250224
Book a one-to-one surgery appointment
Request to attend a local coffee meeting
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🏺Learn, make and connect through clay at Clayfolk, open Monday - Thursday!🏺
Clayfolk is a ceramics studio and a new addition to Tontine Street. It’s so good to have a place for people to relax, focus and create. Since KCC made some serious cuts to adult education services, this studio has filled a great need in our town. I spoke with service users who were pleased to have somewhere to socialise and make pottery. Well done to Jez and Ellie for keeping the art alive.
Big thanks to Jez for teaching me to make this pot - my first attempt at pottery!
Check out their website here clayfolk.uk
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🏊♂️Folkestone Sports Centre Swimming Pool Returns! 🏊♂️
I get a lot of emails about the Folkestone Sports Centre - I’m pleased to see that Folkestone & Hythe District Council are committing a £2.4 million one-off grant to get the swimming pool back up and running in time for summer!
More information can be found here: www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/news/article/418/supporting-folkestone-sports-centre-reopening
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Supporting Folkestone Sports Centre reopening – Folkestone & Hythe District Council
www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
A £2.4m grant which will enable the reopening of swimming facilities at Folkestone Sports Centre has been supported.10 CommentsComment on Facebook
Wes Streeting steps in to support East Kent Hospitals Trust 🏥
Very pleased that the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, has named East Kent Hospitals Trust as one of the first five NHS trusts to be placed in the Government’s new intensive recovery programme.
We all know that long waiting times and overcrowding have plagued hospitals like the William Harvey Hospital for too long. This programme recognises that targeted and specialised support – and extra resources – are needed to turn our hospitals around.
This is a vital step toward fixing the foundations of our NHS and ensuring that everyone in Folkestone, Hythe, and Romney Marsh gets the high-quality and timely care they deserve.
I will be working closely with Wes and the Trust leadership to ensure this support translates into real, on the ground improvements for patients.
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New Funding for SEND Places in Kent 🏫🙌
I am delighted to welcome the Labour government's announcement of a record £860 million national investment to deliver more specialist places for children with SEND.
As part of this first round of funding, Kent will receive £28 million.
This is a vital step in our mission to ensure every child can achieve and thrive at their local school.
This funding will be used to:
Create new places in Inclusion Bases within mainstream schools.
Improve physical accessibility and sensory environments.
Deliver the right support earlier and closer to home, without parents having to fight for the education their children deserve.
We are building a school system that works for every family in
Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh.
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The Folkestone Nepalese Community Centre has provided support for local residents and veterans for over 20 years through their volunteer-led, community-based services. I’m proud to have support services like these in Folkestone & Hythe promoting wellbeing and community cohesion.
Here I am with Gyan who is the new Senior Citizen Coordinator for the Centre!
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Brilliant news for young people in Folkestone & Hythe! 💪
After arguing forcefully to Government for more support for young people in our area, I’m delighted that we will now benefit from new funding to create one of 80 new Youth Hubs across the country.
These hubs will give local young people more chances to get support, grow their skills, and take their next step into work or training — right here in our own area.
Every young person deserves a fair start and the chance to build a future they can be proud of. This investment is a really positive step for Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh and I look forward to seeing the difference it makes.
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Major boost for young people with 80 new Youth Hubs as Scottish Premier League partners with DWP
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Young people are set to benefit from expanded employment support through a further 80 new Youth Hubs as the Government continues to provide opportunity across the country.5 CommentsComment on Facebook
The tables were turned today! 🔄🎤
I headed to The Marsh Academy for ‘Skills 360’—a fast-paced morning of reverse interviews with Year 10 and college students.
5 minute sessions.
Tough questions.
Incredible energy.
Building communication skills and self-belief is key to opening doors. So glad to see this initiative expanding this year! 🚀
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The tables were turned today! 🔄🎤
I headed to The Marsh Academy for ‘Skills 360’—a fast-paced morning of reverse interviews with Year 10 and college students.
5 minute sessions.
Tough questions.
Incredible energy.
Building communication skills and self-belief is key to opening doors. So glad to see this initiative expanding this year! 🚀
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It was a pleasure to meet Penny from Hythe, who was in Parliament to spread awareness about young people living with arthritis.
I saw some of her incredible artworks, including a mannequin she had painted showing where her arthritis affects her in her body and crochet work depicting the biology of the condition.
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