Spring Budget 2024 Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 With the recent unveiling of the Spring Budget 2024, there's a lot to discuss and several key updates that directly impact us. A lot of economic progress has been made, particularly over the past year, and it is fair to say the economy is turning a corner. This has meant the Treasury is in the position now to afford tax cuts as part of the plan to reward work and grow the economy. I know these... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP: Are you Rochester and Strood's Best Small Shop? 20th August 2018 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst is calling on Rochester and Strood's small shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops Competition, celebrating the... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Welcomes Lower Out-of-Work Claimant Figures in Rochester and Strood 17th August 2018 Kelly Tolhurst MP has welcomed this month’s figures showing that local out of work claimants have fallen once again, meaning that more families across Rochester... Local News
Rochester and Strood MP Backs Weekend Joint Ambulance and Police Response Unit 14th August 2018 An exciting new project has been on trial across Medway bringing together South East Coast Ambulance Service paramedics and Kent Police constables on Friday and... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP to Continue Fight for Abbey Court Secondary Education Provision 6th August 2018 It is saddening that one of our leading local special educational needs (SEN) schools is having difficulties getting agreement to install secondary education... Local News
Rochester and Strood MP Supports Local Charity’s Drive for More Volunteers 6th August 2018 I recently met with Macmillan Crossroads Care Kent to discuss their local work in Medway, the dedication of volunteers and their need for more local volunteers... Local News
Rochester Historic High Street Nominated for Great British High Street Competition 20th July 2018 This week is Great British High Street week, a celebration of local achievements on our high streets and supporting the communities in which we live and work... Local News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Appointed Minister for Small Business 20th July 2018 I am delighted to have been asked by the Prime Minister to become the new Minister for Small Business at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial... Westminster News
Happy 70th Birthday to Our NHS 5th July 2018 Today (Thursday 5 July) I and the rest of the country are celebrating the 70th birthday of the NHS and all that it has done for our friends and families over... Westminster News
Kelly Tolhurst MP Champions Rochester & Strood’s Agricultural Sector 29th June 2018 I recently visited The Lettuce Company based in Upper Stoke to see their work and contribution to the UK’s agricultural economy and hear their need to maintain... Local News