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              Constituency Party for Chatham and Aylesford Labour members. Working with @medwaylabour Council, @TMBC_Kent opposition + @TrisOsborneMP
              
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              Joined September 2012
            
            
           Our MP @TrisOsborneMP is holding community coffee events and one-to-one surgeries with constituents in October and November. If you would like to attend please do contact. 
          
                
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             We are improving housing for our armed forces in Medway ๐ฌ๐ง Over 360 homes are due to be upgraded as part of a ยฃ9bn pledge to end the scandal of unfit forces accommodation. 
          
                
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             After decades of neglect, service families will finally get the homes they deserve. ๐  Over 40,000 military homes modernised ๐ท ยฃ600k saved daily for taxpayers ๐ ยฃ9 billion investment over 10 years The biggest change to Armed Forces housing in over 50 years starts now ๐ 
          
                
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             A Halloween surprise. Just a month after the defection of @RobbieLammas we have more evidence that @MedwayTories aren't focusing on delivering for Medway with a 'culture of fear' in parts of the local party. Another resignation.  https://t.co/ri82BeeUaa 
          
           After 15 years of loyalty, I've made the difficult decision to resign from the Gillingham & Rainham Conservative Association. The failures in the 2024 campaign, strategic misjudgements, and a "culture of fear" have forced me to speak out. My full critique of the leadership and 
          
                
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             From a Nintendo for Christmas to starting a games studio, Sally turned her passion for gaming into a career Find out where your interests could take you #DiscoverCreativeCareers
             https://t.co/8gRSBdl3zi 
          
          
                
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             We're empowering homeowners with commonhold. By replacing the outdated leasehold system we're ensuring future home owners have control over their homes, not third-party landlords. 
          
                
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             Another week and more signs the @MedwayTories arenโt focused on the priorities. More psychodrama, more factional infighting, sniping and allegations against a former MP. 
           After 15 years of loyalty, I've made the difficult decision to resign from the Gillingham & Rainham Conservative Association. The failures in the 2024 campaign, strategic misjudgements, and a "culture of fear" have forced me to speak out. My full critique of the leadership and 
          
                
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             To all those there in Buxton tomorrow at 3pm, the whole of Chatham is behind you. 97 years since last in the @EmiratesFACup 1st Round You are history makers, and by 5pm you may have just created a little more history. #UpTheChats
            #LoyalAndTrue
            #ProudToBeMedway
            #ME4 1/2
          
          
                
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             Weโre investing ยฃ440k in Pub is The Hub to help 40+ rural pubs serve more than just drinks. From village stores to cafรฉs, these spaces will become vital community lifelines. This funding directly unlocks dozens of local projects that were ready to go, but held back by lack of 
          
                
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             ๐ฉ For far too long, women's health has been an afterthought in our NHS. We're determined to change that. The Women's Health Strategy will be renewed so that every woman gets the care she needs. More:  https://t.co/kFdPVwVnJ2 
          
          
                
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             We are proud to be huge supporters of the Royal British Legion with our dedicated Poppy bus now out in service in and around the Medway Towns. Keep an eye out for it on your travels! 
          
                
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             I welcome the news week of an expansion of operators on the High Speed rail line that will benefit my constituents. I visited Ebbsfleet International with @medway_council leader to discuss the importance of a return of service after Brexit. ๐ 
          
                
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             We are working with business to invest in Medway. ๐ท With over 1,700 jobs made more secure at BAE Rochester + 20,000 across the country as a result of our Typhoon deal. We are proud of our defence heritage ๐ฌ๐ง 
          
                
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             In this week's @MedwayLabour update Cllr Price speaks about National Care Leavers' Month ๐ Learn more about National Care Leavers' Month To find out what else is happening in Medway 
          
                
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             Despite Medway Reform claiming they are on the side of renters they arenโt. Theyโve voted against reforms that would give people more rights to secure a home ๐  
          
                
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             ๐ Over 6.5 million online GP consultation requests were made last month. That's up nearly 50% on the same period in 2024. Patients want digital access, and we're delivering it. All part of our work to end the 8am scramble for appointments. 
          
                
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             Another operator being confirmed today is absolutely to be welcomed. Now is the time to get the two international stations, Ebbsfleet and Ashford, open once again. I look forward to continuing the work laid out in the recent memorandum of understanding.  https://t.co/pf6xEVbhdD 
          
          
                
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             According to the National Census one in three people (33%) in Chatham and Aylesford live in private rented or socially rented housing. That is 30,000 people in our community that have dignity and respect in their own home. ๐  
           Your home is where your โค๏ธ is Itโs why over last two weeks @UKLabour govt + @MedwayLabour council have: ๐  Renters Rights Bill ๐  Introduced selective licensing ๐  Article 4 HMO work ๐  ยฃ533k to cut homelessness ๐  Ended no fault eviction A secure home is happy home. 
            
                
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             Medway is proud of our defence heritage having been the centre for aviation and naval innovation. Itโs why the ยฃ8bn Typhoon deal is so welcome; it helps secure 1,700 high skilled engineering jobs and apprenticeships for our community. Letโs fly the flag ๐ฌ๐ง 
          
                
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