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
Local MP Meets Prince Charles At Buckingham Palace Reception 25th July 2019 Kelly Tolhurst, Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood, met with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and other senior members of the Royal Family last... Articles
Rochester and Strood MP Attends Small Business Workshop 24th July 2019 Minister for Small Business, Kelly Tolhurst MP, recently attended a workshop for small businesses to discuss their experiences of using technology to increase... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP Delighted Stoke School Will Remain Open 18th July 2019 After a long fought campaign, the MP for Rochester and Strood is delighted to have been informed that the Minister for Academies, Lord Agnew, has declined a... Articles
Rochester and Strood MP Pleased Medway Is One Step Closer To Multi-Million Pound Fund To Revitalise High Street 16th July 2019 Kelly Tolhurst MP has been pleased to learn that Medway Council is one of the 51 councils that have been successfully shortlisted for the Government’s Future... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP Attends Reception To Recognise Local Apprentices 10th July 2019 On Wednesday 26th June 2019, the MP for Rochester and Strood attended a reception to congratulate the winners of Veolia’s Apprentice and Graduates of the Year... Articles
Rochester and Strood MP Unveils Purple Plaque For Inspirational Local Woman 3rd July 2019 On Thursday 27th June 2019, Kelly Tolhurst MP attended the Waterfront UTC to unveil a new purple plaque to commemorate the work of local entrepreneur, Dr Fanya... Articles
MP Kelly Tolhurst Confirms Arethusa Figurehead to Remain In Place 2nd July 2019 Kelly Tolhurst MP has received confirmation that the Arethusa figurehead will stay in Upnor following the closure of the Arethusa Venture Centre earlier this... Articles
Medway MPs Succeed in Asking Health Secretary To Refer Stroke Decision to Independent Panel 26th June 2019 Kelly Tolhurst MP, Rehman Chishti MP, and Medway Council have successfully lobbied the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock MP, to refer the local health... Articles
Government Formally Announces Kelly Tolhurst MP’s Debt Breathing Space Scheme 19th June 2019 HM Treasury has formally announced a scheme, first introduced by Kelly Tolhurst MP, to help people who are struggling with problem debt. The Debt Breathing... Articles