Today the Government launched their 10 Year Health Plan to make the NHS Fit For the Future. I asked, @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social how opening up talking therapies through the NHS app will improve mental health services and ensure patients can access timely treatment.

350,000 more families across the South East will be receiving the The #Labour Government's Warm Homes Discount, cutting their energy bills this winter.

This week is #MensHealthWeek2025 I have tabled an EDM to acknowledge the opportunity we have to raise awareness of men's health conditions. We must encourage men to engage in more conversations about health and prioritise their personal wellbeing. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo...

www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news... I am disappointed to see the Kent stations left out of today’s announcement. I believe the decision by Eurostar is short-sighted. However, I will continue to fight and campaign to see international travel return to Ashford.

A very productive visit to the William Harvey Hospital! Good to see improvements to the maternity units & positive progress in the A&E department too! Looking forward to seeing what the new £13M for @ekhuft.bsky.social can do for the estate! Thank you to all the staff for your hard work!

Up to 4970 children aged between 3-11 will be eligible for Free School Meals in Ashford, Hawkinge, and the Villages thanks to new Government plans to drive down childhood poverty.

Today in Cabinet Questions, I asked the Minister, how the Government’s new agreement with the EU would find solutions to the post-Brexit uncertainties in our constituency, such as Operation Brock.

I have two upcoming advice surgeries over the next few weeks: Friday 27th June - Willesborough - 14:00-16:00 Friday 25th July - South Ashford - 11:30 - 13:30 To make a booking go to: sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/ or email: [email protected]

Our county has some of the best local produce in the country! It was fantastic to attend the Taste of Kent event in Parliament today to meet some great businesses from our community!

I'm hiring a new Constituency Assistant! Find the details for the role in the link below👇 www.w4mpjobs.org/JobDetails.a...

Read my piece on Mental Health in the @newstatesman.com Spotlight on Policy www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/he...

It was incredible to attend the VE Day events in Ashford last week. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0wK...

A fantastic visit this morning to a mental health and wellbeing unit in Kensington with the APPG for Mental Health, ahead of the new Mental Health Bill next week! @rethinkcharity.bsky.social #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

It was great to speak at The Mental Health Foundation's Parliamentary Reception for Mental Health Awareness Week yesterday. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

#Labour promised we'd make the UK the fastest growing economy in the G7 and that goal is being achieved. Labour is growing the economy. Promise made. Promise kept. www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...

It was great to meet with the Thames Estuary Fair Economic Growth APPG yesterday. Driving growth across our region will be a key part of our mission and it's already being reflected in the economic figures for the first quarter 👉 bbc.co.uk/news/article...!

Happy International Nurses Day! #InternationalNursesDay

I have tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) to recognise #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 2025. This year's theme is 'community'. Building positive connections with quality services is vital to improving our mental health. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-mo... #mentalhealthmatters #thisismycommunity

This is absolutely fantastic news. The Government is putting economic growth and British businesses at the heart of its Plan for Change. #Labour is putting more money in the pockets of working people and delivering in the best interests of the nation.

It was great to attend Montfort Manor Care Home's VE Day Garden Party this afternoon. A fantastic opportunity to speak with veterans and members of the local community and hear about their experiences of the War. #VEDay80

I had the honour of attending the Raising of the VE Day 80th Anniversary Flag & the Reading of the VE Day Proclamation event at Ashford Civic Centre this morning to remember those who gave so much so we can live in a free society today.

This is very positive news! Congratulations to the Business Secretary and the Government on their landmark deal. India and the UK have many shared interests and I know this deal will be hugely beneficial to everyone! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I have two upcoming advice surgeries in June: Saturday 21st June - Willesborough - 10-12 (almost fully booked!) Friday 27th June - Willesborough - 14:00-16:00 To make a booking go to: www.sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/ or email: [email protected]

Ahead of this week’s VE Day celebrations, I paid my respects at Hawkinge Cemetery’s Commonwealth War Graves. There are 96 British military personnel buried here. They gave their lives in the Second World War so we can live in a free society today. We must always remember them.

When I was elected to Parliament I said I would prioritise fixing our local healthcare services. These are my most spoken words in the House of Commons (so far!) Thank you to my colleague, Kanishka Narayan MP for setting up his brilliant 'Kanishka Kloud' website!

Providing specialist care for people living with dementia is incredibly important. It was great to stop by and show my support for @DementiaUK in Parliament today. Click on the link below for more details: www.dementiauk.org/information-...

This is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. There is an estimated 4,122 people in my constituency living with MS. 195 people are likely to be diagnosed each year. @mssocietyuk.bsky.social

Today I attended the re-opening of Ashford Museum. Local museums, such as ours in Ashford provide a rich archive of our community's history and culture. Details in the link below👇 ashfordmuseum.org.uk/visit-us/

My latest column in the Kentish Express - on the local elections, local healthcare, and Operation Brock...

It was a pleasure to open Kings Park School this morning. SEND schools can play an important role in our education system by providing children with special educational needs with great opportunities.

Happy St. George’s Day!

I have an upcoming surgery on Saturday 3rd May in Hawkinge. To make a booking go to: www.sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/ Or email [email protected]

This #Labour Government is committed to delivering an #NHS Fit For the Future.

Still a long way to go, but there are positive signs. I will continue to meet with any operators who can bring international travel back to Kent. www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/news...

Today I asked the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer how The #Labour Government would be supporting people like my constituent, Medina, who are disabled and searching for paid employment. #pmqs #PrimeMinistersQuestions

Yesterday I asked the Secretary of State for Department of Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, what steps the #Labour Government would be taking to reduce waiting times for mental health services.

I have two upcoming surgeries: Saturday 26th April 10:00-12:00 - Ashford Saturday 3rd May 10:30-12:30 - Hawkinge Book online at: www.sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/ Or email: [email protected]

In my latest column for the @kentishexpress.bsky.social I wrote about the need for more houses in our region to combat homelessness, rebuilding aspirations for the next generation, and making sure developers keep their promises on infrastructure.

Today I asked the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer what The #Labour Government’s message is to the developers who are not keeping their promises to local residents and to the blockers who are stopping vital infrastructure projects from being built. #PMQs #planforchange

It was a pleasure to open @mindcharity.bsky.social’s ‘The 54,000 People Behind the Mental Health Act’ Exhibition last night. I would definitely encourage all of my fellow MPs to take a walk through the Upper Waiting Hall and have a look at the incredible art on display!

After a very positive meeting last week with Virgin, this is fantastic news. I welcome any potential new operators and will continue to work to see European travel return to Ashford International. www.ft.com/content/2240...

I have two upcoming surgeries: Saturday 15th March 10-12 in Lyminge Friday 4th April 10:30-12:30 in Ashford Book online at: www.sojanjosephmp.com/surgeries/ Or email: [email protected]

In my latest column for the @kentishexpress.bsky.social I wrote about the benefits of the #Labour Government's Free #BreakfastClubs

Extra funding from this Government will lead to more than 110,000 sitting days in Crown courts this financial year - including around 3,000 in the Crown courts in Kent. This Government is delivering swifter justice for victims.

125 years of progress and delivering for working people. Here's to many more.

Labour is committed to defending the British people. I welcome the Prime Minister's announcement that the Government will be raising defence spending to 2.5% from April 2027.

Great to see that Down’s View Infant School has been announced as one of The Labour Government’s 750 early adopters for free #breakfastclubs

An incredibly positive meeting with the Rail Minister, Lord Hendy. I am pleased to say The Labour Government will be supporting our efforts to bring international travel back to Ashford!