After almost 20 years working as a barrister, I came into politics in July 2024 to serve the community I love.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Folkestone and Hythe was for so many years forgotten by Westminster. Not any longer.Â
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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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
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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 🙏
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Glad this vile couple are behind bars.
But as the victim of their racist abuse - a Filipina nurse - said herself: the racism in this country has got worse in recent years.
She is right. Appalling attacks like this are on the increase. They are emboldened by more politicians saying more overtly racist things - polluting our public discourse with impunity.
We must draw a clear line and choose which side we’re on. My party and I will always stand for unity, diversity, and respect — for those who work hard to improve our communities and public services; for a patriotism rooted in morality, shared values, community and belonging, and not in race. ... See MoreSee Less
Vile couple who hurled racist abuse at nurse & yanked her hair in park jailed
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A VILE couple who hurled racist abuse at a nurse in a shocking attack caught on camera have been jailed. Fyona Bairstow, 72, and Michael Bairstow, 77, abused Apple Moorhouse in a park in Halifax af…15 CommentsComment on Facebook