'ECHR is not to blame for Britain's failure on illegal migration - the problem lies within the Home Office' Monday, 21 October, 2024 Nearly five years ago now I was awoken by a phone call from Thurrock’s local borough Police commander. She advised that emergency services had taken a call from a lorry driver who reported unconscious people in his trailer. On attending the scene, they found 39 people all deceased. Sadly, this incident was not as shocking to me as it was to others. As the Member of Parliament representing busy... MediaOpinions
Is Keir Starmers honeymoon over? 7th October 2024 Keir Starmer is finding that Government is really not as easy as it looks. It is quite staggering just how quickly the honeymoon period has expired. It is all... ArticlesMediaOpinions
The Reform surge is a symptom of the Tory party's problems - not the cause of them 5th September 2024 Reform has been created by the failures in British politics! After a truly terrible showing for the Conservatives at the election, the future of the most... ArticlesMediaOpinions
Winter Fuel Allowance – Labour’s first mistake 26th August 2024 Pensioners are horrified to discover that most of them are set to lose their winter fuel allowance. Perhaps they should have seen it coming. Governments can... ArticlesMediaOpinions
There is no two tier policing – but we need to restore confidence 12th August 2024 News that hundreds of people have been arrested and charged following the recent riots should be welcomed. For those of us who believe in maintaining law and... ArticlesMediaOpinions
What should we do about the ECHR? 29th July 2024 As the runners and riders on the Conservative Party leadership election set out their stall one thing is clear. The ECHR has become a central focus of the... ArticlesMediaOpinions
Launching the Clean Thames Action Plan 29th April 2024 Last week I was pleased to host the Port of London (PLA) in Parliament to launch the Clean Thames Action Plan. We are so lucky to have the River Thames on our... Local News
The Spring Budget Debate 8th March 2024 Last year, the government cut your National Insurance from 12% to 10%. This week the Chancellor announced we are your National Insurance again from 10% to 8%... Speeches in Parliament
Draft Mental Health Bill 7th March 2024 As Minister for Mental Health, I brought forward a review to the outdated Mental Health Act with a promise it would be reformed. Five years later and we are... Speeches in Parliament
King's Speech Debate 13th November 2023 This week MPs debated the King’s speech. I spoke about the need for mental health reform and the ongoing challenges regarding Healthcare across South Essex... Speeches in Parliament
