It’s good to be here in this great city of Florence today at a critical time in the evolution of the relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Many thanks to all the members and supporters who bought tickets in support of the West Kent 2017 Summer Draw.

Today, the Transport Secretary will announce that platoons of self-driving lorries will be trialed on England’s motorways to improve vehicle efficiency and reduce emissions.

We are publishing the first in a series of papers on the new deep and special partnership the UK wants to build with the EU.

Final plans have now been made so the details and booking form have been updated here. https://www.tcconservatives.org/events/castle-branch-dinner-2017  This is sure to be very popular so you should book you places as

Splendid success at holding Penshurst, Fordcombe & Chiddingstone Ward at yesterday's by-election. The result is as follows:

Sue Coleman (Conservative Party) - 438

Richard Streatfeild (Liberal Democrat) - 253

Annettee Webb (Labour Party) - 54

Since 2010 unemployment has fallen by 3.5% and is now at its lowest level since 1975.

The Education Secretary, Justine Greening, has announced an extra £1.3 billion boost to core schools funding.

Our first leaflet will be distributed next week for the Penshurst, Fordcombe & Chiddingstone by-election which will introduce our superb candidate, Sue Coleman. 

Our young people deserve the best possible start in life. That’s why we are investing £65 million in technical education -  £15 million to ensure we have the colleges and teachers needed to deliver the new T-Levels, and £50 million from April 2018 to fund high quality work placements.