GrowUp Farms Topping Out Ceremony Tuesday, 12 July, 2022 A topping out ceremony has been held at Discovery Park to mark the external build of the fourth vertical farm for company GrowUp – and the start of recruitment for farm operatives. The ceremony marked the handover of the building to complete the internal fit-out of the farm. GrowUp Farms has spent almost a decade perfecting products and honing growing expertise across three vertical farms, selling... Local News
Kent MPs win £3.9 million extra Government funding for Social Care 7th February 2018 Craig Mackinlay MP has joined Kent MPs in welcoming the news of an extra £3.9 million for social care in Kent, announced by the Secretary of State for Housing... Local News
Craig Mackinlay MP - Parliamentary Debates, insolvency rules and militancy within Labour 5th February 2018 February 5, 2018 Craig Mackinlay I should know when to keep my mouth shut. I took part in the second reading of the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill and was... Local News
Craig continues his campaign to end live animals exports for slaughter by hosting an event in Parliament 31st January 2018 Craig Mackinlay MP has hosted an event in Parliament as part of his campaign to persuade the Government to end live animal exports for slaughter once the UK has... Local News
Craig Mackinlay highlights plight of smuggled puppies imported to fuel the Christmas puppy trade 8th December 2017 This week the Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, invited a host of MPs and Peers, including Craig Mackinlay, MP for South Thanet to its annual... Local News
Craig Mackinlay celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Community Alcohol Partnerships 12th October 2017 Craig Mackinlay MP has attended a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAPs), a Community Interest Company that brings... Local News
Craig Mackinlay MP - Last week in Parliament 19th September 2017 Last week in Parliament was both lengthy and stimulating. I took part in two debates on the floor of the House; the first as part of the debate on the EU... Local News
General Election 2017 - Craig Mackinlay MP 14th June 2017 Thank you My thanks go to you, the voters of South Thanet who renewed their trust in me to serve as your MP for the next five years. My local team of volunteers... Local News
Kent County Elections 2017 5th May 2017 We are delighted by the results of the Kent County Council Election in South Thanet. Massive congratulations go to: Cllr Rosalind Binks in Broadstairs & St... Local News
Craig Mackinlay - Re-selected as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Thanet 3rd May 2017 At a well attended re-selection meeting of #SouthThanet #Conservatives, It was an honour to have been re-adopted as the official candidate to run on June 8th... Local News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News