On a beautiful summer evening, we were delighted to welcome Tom Tugendhat, MP for Tonbridge and Malling to Maidstone and the Weald for an evening of debate by the riverside. It was a fantastic evening, discussing Conservative values, policy and ideas around social mobility.

We were pleased to welcome the Secretary of State for Education, Damian Hinds MP, to Maidstone on Thursday 7th May.  He spent time touring a local school, as well as meeting with activists and candidates for the upcoming local Borough Council elections.  

It was fantastic to welcome Chair of the National Convention, Andrew Sharpe and his wife Fiona, to Maidstone and the Weald for a fish and chip supper on Friday 18th January.

It was wonderful to welcome James Brokenshire MP to Maidstone and the Weald on Friday 14th December.  An evening reception, hosted by Helen Grant MP, at the wonderful venue of Smiths Hall, was attended by many members and supporters.

Conservatives' careful fiscal management and solid economic recovery means that austerity is coming to an end – But discipline remains

There was a good turnout from MWCA at the recent Conservative Party Conference.  We were thrilled our very own hard working Chairman was recognised for her achievements by none other than the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon Theresa May, MP.

Youth unemployment has halved since 2010; real wages for workers have grown for the seventh consecutive month; overall unemployment is at its lowest since 1975.

5 ways we’re helping families with the cost of living

We’re working to give mental health the same priority as physical health

We're freezing fuel duty for the ninth year in a row, cutting tax and making the UK a country of opportunity for all. So that no matter where you come from or what your circumstances, if you work hard and play by the rules, you will be fairly rewarded.