Kent MPs are rallying behind the KM Group’s Commuters’ Charter campaign.

We launched the crusade last week and aim to compile a dossier of discontent, highlighting the plight of hard-pressed commuters, motorists and businesses.

Ashford MP Damian Green said: “I support the KM Group’s efforts to highlight the concerns many people have.

"It is important we take every opportunity to ease the load on commuters, whether through improving train services or more simply striking the right balance on petrol prices.”

Folkestone and Hythe MP Damian Collins said: “I am happy to support this worthwhile campaign.

"It is important for businesses and individuals right across the county.

“It is not just those issues but other concerns, such as rail users getting an efficient service and up-to-date information when things do go wrong.”

Faversham and Mid Kent MP Hugh Robertson said: “I travel up and down Kent on the railways every day so I have direct experience when things are going right and when they are going wrong.

"I entirely understand people’s concerns.”

Canterbury MP Julian Brazier said: “When it comes to the trains, I think this is an excellent idea and especially we should be trying to get Southeastern to raise their game.

“I do get a number of complaints about the service, it would be unfair to say it is a torrent, but it is clear that there is concern out there.”

Rochester and Strood MP Mark Reckless said: “I have absolutely no problem in endorsing your campaign in terms of trains.”

Tracey Crouch, MP for Chatham and Aylesford, wants fair fare increases, equal treatment for north Kent over Dartford Crossing tolls, and action on different fuel charges.

“It is incredible passengers in the south east face retail price increase-plus three per cent while the rest of the country faces RPI-plus one per cent rise,” she said.

“I want our price down to RPI-plus one per cent.”

It’s one of three commuter issues on which she is campaigning.

Toll reductions at the Dartford Crossing should be extended to Medway instead of favouring people inside the M25.

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson said: "I have no hesitation in supporting the campaign.

"As a regular train user, I share everyone’s exasperation with Southeastern and there are many things within their gift they can improve - particularly communication and the level of service they give to their passengers.

"In relation to the Dartford crossing, I have made it completely clear that I will continue to press for a completely toll-free crossing."

Gillingham and Rainham MP Rehman Chishti would not back the campaign.

“Having seen the content he cannot sign up to the campaign,” said his spokesman.

“However, Rehman will continue to fight for a better deal for commuters.”

How to get involved:

We need you to play your part by telling us of your experiences and of how your lives are being affected.

Are you a motorist battling to afford to run a vehicle? Are you a struggling business person worried for the future?

Do you pay high train charges for a poor service? Are you going to be hit hard when Dartford Crossing charges rise to £2?

Are changes to the young persons’ Freedom Pass going to cost you hundreds of pounds a year just to send your children to school/college?

At www.facebook.com/KentCommute we want to build a massive community where people can back the campaign and tell their own stories, including pictures and video.

We will also be using this group as an online petition to show how deeply people feel about this issue.

On Twitter, we want people to let fellow commuters know of 'live’ problems like high petrol prices at a particular station or trouble with their train service.

You can find us at www.twitter.com/kentcommute