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MPs back new PM and call for post-Brexit unity
THE shock result for Britain to ‘Brexit’ the EU in the recent refer- endumwas in no small part due to voters in Kent and the south-east. As one of the nation’smore afflu-
ent areas, the regionwas predicted by some observers to vote ‘remain’. Instead, the electorate gave over- whelming support to the ‘leave’ camp, with only Royal Tunbridge Wells voters seeking to stay. In Maidstone, where the turnout
was 76 per cent, 58.8 per cent of vot- ers asked the nation to leave, with just 41.2 per cent seeking to stay. In Tonbridge and Malling, where the turnout was higher, at 79.6 %,
55.7% voted to leave and 44.3% to remain. Across all of Kent 59.21%were in favour of leaving the EU and 40.79% to stay. Helen Grant, MP for Maidstone
and theWeald, and Helen Whately, MP for Faversham and Mid Kent, both voted to remain. Mrs Grant said: “I am disap- pointed with the result but what is done is done. We must now work together to preserve the unity of the United Kingdom and protect our economy whilstwe navigate a new course in an uncertain world.” Attacking racist incidents in the
A DISUSED play space in Wallis Av- enue on the Park Wood estate will soon be transformed into a commu- nity garden, thanks to resident James O’Sullivan and his family. James (pictured) is one of a team
of ‘Growing Buddies’ who have been specially trained to encourage resi- dents to get growing and gardening across estates in the borough.
aftermath of Brexit, Mrs Whately said: “The referendum campaign has exposed divisions in the UK and left some people feeling uncer- tain, upset and angry. “That is all the more reason to
pull together and reassert the val- ues that unite us. “By voting to leave the EU, the people of this country made clear that immigration needs to be con- trolled, but that doesn’t give xeno- phobia a free pass.” Both women backed new Prime Minister Theresa May as she en- tered the race to replace Tory leader David Cameron.
James hopes his new ‘Buddies’ will soon be growing shoots He said: “Gardening is such as
great way to relax and I am hoping that the new garden will become a real community hub.” The initiative, which has been
funded by Golding Homes in collab- oration with national charity Garden Organics, aims to help tenants get in- volved in growing food as part of a healthy, active lifestyle.
News Wooden skate
ramps’ views RESIDENTS at Loose have been asked for their views on the possi- bility of installing wooden skate ramps on the King George V play- ing field or somewhere in the area. The idea was put forward by a
group of youngsters who handed in a petition to the parish council’s pavilion and playing field commit- tee. The council said: “Their pres- entation was very informative and well researched.”
Army support
ARE you a military veteran aged over 65? Whynot join a support net- work which was launched at the Royal British Legion Village on July 26.
The first in a series of roadshows
across the county took place at the Capel Morris Centre when partici- pants can share stories and experi- ences and make new friends aswell as gain advice from organisations such as Age UK and Euro Mobility. They will also be able to try some sports and activities. The roadshow willmove on to the Gallagher Stadium, Maidstone, on August 24. For more details, contact Mike Bishop on 07827 943609 or email
Michael.bishop@
rbli.co.uk
Maidstone East August 2016
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