The Chairman and Officers of the Association are delighted that the Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP (Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party) will be guest of honour at a Christmas Reception, to be held on Friday 11 December 2015 from 7pm - 8.30pm in the Tonbridge & Malling Council Offices, Kings Hill, ME19 4LZ. Prior to entering Parliament, Robert Halfon was Chief of Staff for Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP and then Political Director of Conservative Friends of Israel. He contested Harlow in Essex in 2001 and 2005 (losing to Labour by just 97 votes). Robert was elected at his third attempt in 2010 and re-elected in 2015, increasing his majority to 8,350. In July 2014 he was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt Hon George Osborne MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Following the 2015 General Election he was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party and Minister without Portfolio, with the right to attend Cabinet and sworn of the Privy Council in May 2015. Tickets for this event are just £12.50 per person, to include an arrival drink and a selection of cheeses. During the course of the evening, Robert will be invited to draw of winners of the 2015 West Kent Christmas Draw. To reserve your place please send a cheque for £12.50pp (payable to T&MCA) to West Kent Campaign HQ, Suite 3, Business Centre, Commercial Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6EN.