'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
For the sake of people’s jobs we do need to resolve Brexit. And quickly 30th May 2019 Last week’s European election results sent a clear message to both the Conservative and Labour Parties. It is pretty clear that the public is less than... Articles
We must continue to support people with their mental health and well being 16th May 2019 This is mental health awareness week and it is reassuring to see how many more people are aware of mental well being and mental ill-health. As Minister for... Articles
I am excited about the purfleet regeneration, but there are still soem concerns 9th May 2019 When I first moved to Purfleet twelve years ago, I was excited by the plans for regeneration. I am staggered that today the only plans that have been realised... Articles
We're letting you keep more of your money whilst keeping our finances under control 18th April 2019 I am a firm believer that people who work hard and do the right thing should be able to keep more of what they earn. The money that Government collects in taxes... Articles
Jackie Questions Planning Application for Purfleet 18th April 2019 Thurrock Council’s planning committee is finally to consider plans for Purfleet regeneration, despite the plans having been promised since 2016. In reaction to... Local News
I know many of you are becoming impatient with Parliament. I am too. 4th April 2019 I know many of you are becoming impatient with Parliament. I am too. Given that both the Conservative Party and Labour promised to respect the referendum result... Articles
Parliament needs to agree to leave the EU 26th March 2019 Since the referendum I have voted consistently to leave the European Union in every vote that has taken place in the House. However we now find ourselves in the... Articles
Jackie says that cannabis use is adding to demand for more mental health services 19th March 2019 Jackie has stated that we should not be squeamish about mentioning the contribution drug use is making to fuelling demand for mental health services. The... Westminster News
Jackie opens £7million investment to enhance the UK’s highway network 12th March 2019 Jackie Doyle-Price, has officially opened PolyBitumens, the new state-of-the-art production plant in Thurrock, which represents a £7.0m investment by Eurovia UK... Local News
