Hugh Robertson reacts to news to take KIG decision away from Maidstone

Hugh Robertson, the MP for Mid Kent, has reacted to the news that the decision on the Kent International Gateway development will be determined by the Secretary of State.

He said, “Today’s news is a huge disappointment but it is not critical. The key thing now is to focus opposition on, first, the planning committee and, then, the public enquiry.

Nobody should be left in any doubt that this development enjoys no local support whatsoever and is totally inappropriate for the area.”