Sojan Joseph MP

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.

Men's Health Week 2025 - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament That this House acknowledges that Men’s Health Week takes place each year in the run up to Father’s Day, and in 2025 is between 9 and 15 June; is concerned that currently one man in five dies before t...

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...

Eurostar announcement on new routes ‘short-sighted and disappointing’ MP Sojan Joseph says Eurostar’s plans to launch services to Germany and Switzerland are “short-sighted” - as the operator continues to skip Kent.

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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: sojan.joseph.mp@parliament.uk

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...

Parity of esteem has never been delivered We need a new approach to mental health policy.

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

YouTube video by Ashford Borough Council Ashford Remembers VE Day 80

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

'We’ll make you better off,' says Labour as PM hails UK 0.7% GDP growth as G7 fastest The economy in the UK grew faster than in the US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada

#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.

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'We’ll make you better off,' says Labour as PM hails UK 0.7% GDP growth as G7 fastest The economy in the UK grew faster than in the US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Canada

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

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament That this House recognises that Mental Health Awareness Week is between 12 and 19 May 2025; notes that the theme for this year is community; believes that being part of a safe, positive community is v...

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: sojan.joseph.mp@parliament.uk

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...