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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 was pleased to meet with staff at the White House Surgery who are delivering an excellent service to patients. They discussed with me the current challenges they are facing and their hopes to expand in the future.

As always, I’ll be feeding back to the NHS about how we can improve our local service.

#Folkestone #Hythe #RomneyMarsh #GPservices
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A lovely visit to Castle Hill Primary School!

I had a Q&A session with members of the School Council from Year R all the way up to Year 6 where we talked about social media restrictions, local train services and my favourite subject at school - drama!

#Folkestone #Hythe #RomneyMarsh
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Dodgy shops are springing up across the country – often as fronts for illicit activities.

If you have any concerns about a shop in Folkestone, Hythe, or Romney Marsh, please let me know using the link below.

(As I mentioned in the video, the shops featured here are reputable and a great source of pride for residents!)

www.tonyvaughan.co.uk/dodgy-shops-survey/
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📱Come to my event to discuss what restrictions to social media should look like📱

The Government is currently consulting with families and campaigners on how social media can be limited - whether that's through implementing a curfew and/or restricting infinite scrolling.

So, I want to know your thoughts, whether you're young or old, a parent or child, sign up to attend through the link below 👇

This event will be taking place on Thursday 21st may, 7-8:30pm at a Folkestone location and will be on a first come, first served basis. I really encourage parents and students to attend!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbZKSLiWKr77jSANYqF9owaQucsh1laoWPl1pljaaEn46tWA/viewform?usp=h...

#Folkestone #Hythe #RomneyMarsh #SocialMedia #SocialMediaRestrictions
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Good to catch-up with Joe Bennett last week.

Joe’s courage and determination have been inspiring since his parents, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, were arbitrarily detained in Iran - despite their innocence!

I have written to the Prime Minister urging him to take this case up as a matter of urgent priority, so we can bring two innocent British citizens home, just as France was able to do recently with their citizens trapped in Iran.

#freelindsayandcraig
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Another successful surgery in Folkestone!

If you have any issues, you can book an appointment to see me in Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh and Cheriton/Sandgate here www.tonyvaughan.co.uk/surgeries/

Wishing everyone a lovely and sunny bank holiday weekend!

#folkestone #hythe #romneymarsh
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Today, the main measures in the Renters’ Rights Act come into force:

- No fault evictions banned

- Tenants can leave with 2 months’ notice at any time

- No more than one rent increase per year allowed

- Banned - Landlords accepting offers above the advertised rent

- Landlords cannot demand more than one month’s rent in advance

This shows the positive difference government can make when it intervenes in a failing free market.
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The message from the Marsh is loud and clear: Bring nuclear back to Dungeness! ☢️

Almost 100 residents, from former nuclear engineers to students looking toward a green future, came to Romney Marsh Community Hub to discuss the return of nuclear power to Dungeness.

It’s clear that the local support for clean energy and high-skilled jobs in our community is stronger than ever.

Great to sit down with FHDC Leader Jim Martin and Britain Remade CEO Sam Richards for such an open and constructive discussion.

Dungeness has the heritage, the skills, and the site. Let’s get it done! 🏗️🇬🇧

#Dungeness #RomneyMarsh
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Fill in my survey to tell me your experiences of the SEND system! 👇

Tonyvaughan.co.uk/send-survey/
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Dungeness Even with Britain Remade

Tony Vaughan KC MP 01/05/2026 12:43 PM

Debate on Establishing a Maternity Commissioner

Tony Vaughan KC MP 22/04/2026 1:36 PM

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

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