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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Fighting for Grace Hill
Today, at 11am, we fall silent. #lestweforget
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!
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Surgery in Dymchurch on this sunny day, happy weekend everyone!
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Social media is causing harm to our children and young people, but I recognise that for many it has become a source of connection and community.
We need a ban in order to break the cycle of harm, but during that time social media companies should be working with the Government to make their platforms safer.
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‘Young people should not have to choose between connection and safety; tech companies must deliver both…’
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Kent MP Tony Vaughan has set out the work the government is doing to improve online safety for children and young people.4 CommentsComment on Facebook
We should be very proud of the way we conduct our Remembrance celebrations here in Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh.
You can read my article in the Folkestone Herald article in this week's paper and on my website: tonyvaughan.co.uk/articles
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East Kent residents should not be left dependent on expensive trains to get to London.
Please sign our petition to save the 007 and 022 coach routes and keep East Kent connected.
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My statement on National Express and its proposal to withdraw the 007 and 022 coach services from Kent. ⬇️
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Grace Hill can thrive as a space for community and creative activities.
In September, I signed an agreement with key partners committing us as one community to build an exciting and sustainable future for Grace Hill. The vision of a Creative Campus, which expands the regeneration of this part of town even further, and boosts our local creative industries, is one well worth fighting for.
I will continue pressing the Government to support this vitally important heritage project.
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Let’s end rough sleeping
When Andy Burnham stood outside Number 10 and said his first instruction as PM would be to end rough sleeping in our country, many people rightly asked what that meant in terms of practical action?
I’m pleased to say we’re now seeing it.
Government funding is supporting the brilliant work done by Porchlight.
Their experience, compassion and persistence have made a real difference to people’s lives for years, and this new funding recognises that.
The money will support:
✅ Three new full-time Intensive Housing Support Workers, giving people dedicated help to move off the streets and stay housed.
✅ Access to new supported accommodation placements for 12 months, so people have a safe, stable base while they rebuild.
This is about practical support, delivered by people who know their communities, and I’ll keep working to make sure it reaches those who need it most.
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, you can alert local services through StreetLink, and if you’d like to support Porchlight’s work, do get in touch with them directly and you can donate to their Christmas appeal here:
www.porchlight.org.uk/donate
Thank you again to everyone at Porchlight. Changing attitudes, changing lives, exactly as they say.
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Today, at 11am, we fall silent.
At that hour in 1918, the guns on the Western Front stopped. Folkestone was the gateway to that front. Tens of thousands of soldiers marched down the Road of Remembrance, and millions passed through our harbour.
We remember all who served and those who never came home.
Opening photo: James Wilmott
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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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