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 secures commitment from Boris Johnson that “Boris Island” or a Hoo peninsula Airport is OFF the table. 14th June 2019 Rochester and Strood MP, Kelly Tolhurst, has secured a commitment from Boris Johnson that the Thames Estuary Airport or a Hoo Peninsula Airport are OFF the... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP Visits Local Renewable Energy Plant 7th June 2019 The MP for Rochester and Strood, Kelly Tolhurst, recently visited the renewable energy plant, FutureFuel Renewables, at the Kingsnorth Industrial Estate in Hoo... Articles
Rochester and Strood MP takes part in 33rd Annual Macmillan Tug of War 4th June 2019 On Tuesday 4th June 2019, the MP for Rochester and Strood, Kelly Tolhurst, was part of the winning team for Macmillan’s annual Parliamentary tug of war... Articles
Medway MPs Kelly Tolhurst and Rehman Chishti Meet With Health Secretary Following Council’s Appeal Against Ill-considered Kent Stroke Unit Decision 24th April 2019 Today, Medway MPs Kelly Tolhurst and Rehman Chishti met with Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock MP, to discuss the decision taken not... Articles
Rochester and Strood MP Pleased with New Tax Cuts for Constituents and Businesses 9th April 2019 Over the weekend, HM Treasury announced that more than 30 million people are set to benefit from the increase to the personal allowance and higher rate... Articles
New Google initiative launched on Rochester High Street 5th April 2019 On the morning of Friday 22nd March 2019, Kelly Tolhurst MP formally visited Google’s Digital Garage bus in her capacity as Minister for Small Business. The... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP Welcomes Government’s £201 Million Commitment to Improve Roads 4th April 2019 Rochester and Strood MP Kelly Tolhurst has welcomed the Government’s commitment to share over £200 million for repairing roads and potholes with Councils across... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP Discusses Retail Challenges at Local Cash and Carry Business 3rd April 2019 A couple of months ago, I was delighted to get a tour of the local Rochester depot for Hancock’s Cash and Carry and meet its staff, as well as the Chief... Articles
Kelly Tolhurst MP Backs Female Entrepreneurs at Women’s Local Business Seminar 2nd April 2019 Over the past few years, it has been wonderful to see a huge rise in female enterprise, particularly in Medway where I was pleased to recently attend a... Articles