'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
Secretary of State Damian Hinds visited Purfleet last week to see progress with the new Harris Riverside building. 11th March 2019 The new school, secured after a successful free school bid by Harris, local MP Jackie Doyle-Price will open in the new premises later this year. Pupils are... Local News
The benefits of getting Thurrock active. 7th March 2019 On Saturday I had an enjoyable afternoon at the Thurrock Rugby club. I never fail to be impressed at the commitment of the volunteers who keep the club going... Articles
I have every confidence that our local NHS wants to deliver the best possible health services it can 21st February 2019 As a Health Minister I am often challenged about so called cuts to the NHS. Do you know there has been no cuts to the NHS budget. On the contrary, spending on... Articles
We all need to call out bad behaviour in the physcial world and the online realm 7th February 2019 I have written before about how the smartphone is simultaneously a force for good and bad. Behaviour which would not be tolerated in physical society is par for... Articles
I regret that the Prime Minister’s deal was rejected last week 24th January 2019 As the clock ticks and March 29th, the day we leave the EU gets closer, the need to secure a deal becomes more and more urgent. I always believed this would be... Articles
Tilbury is Brexit Ready 26th October 2018 Last week I was delighted to welcome the Secretary of State for International Trade, Liam Fox, to Tilbury Port to hear about plans for the future and to explore... Local News
Thurrock Gazette: Healthcare Remaining in Thurrock 9th October 2018 I recently met with local NHS leaders for an update on plans for the replacement of facilities at Orsett Hospital at the new medical centres which are being... Articles
Thurrock Gazette: We Will Leave the EU 17th September 2018 The countdown is on to the end of an era. On March 29th we will cease to be a member of the European Union after over forty years of membership. And we will be... Articles
Thurrock Gazette: Unauthorised Development at Buckles Lane 18th August 2018 The issue of unauthorised development at Buckles Lane has again been the subject of attention. Quite rightly, the way this has been handled has been quite... Articles
