'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
Thurrock Gazette: Give Blood to Save Lives 6th August 2018 Last weekend I attended the Transplant Games in Birmingham. I have the privilege of leading for the Government on our campaign to increase organ donation and in... Articles
Thurrock Gazette: Don't Let Smartphones Destroy Manners 23rd July 2018 I am a big fan of Coronation Street and was very pleased to visit the set recently and meet the cast. The soap has dealt with some significant issues in its... Articles
Public sector pay 19th July 2017 The issue of public sector pay has hit the headlines recently. There are many private sector employees who have not seen any rise in earnings for many years... Westminster News
New Schools for Thurrock 18th July 2017 Since 2010 the Conservative Government has 425 opened and will deliver another 400 by 2020. Here in Thurrock there will be SEVEN new schools - 3 are already... Local News
The Labour Party has peddled fear 8th July 2017 Most of us get involved in politics because we have strong beliefs about what is best for our country. When we are elected to Parliament we have special... Articles
Jackie Doyle-Price expresses disappointment at Crossing decision and demands Government take responsibility for air quality in Thurrock 12th April 2017 I am disappointed with the decision to pursue Route 3. I have opposed this route since it was first mooted in 2009. I believe this to be the wrong choice... Opinions
Making It Count For Future Generations 10th April 2017 Governments can only spend money they take from taxpayers. So if people want to see an increase in spending, we either have to increase the amount of money we... Opinions
Thurrock Schools Are Set To Gain From Funding Formula 17th March 2017 The Government is currently considering how to change the funding formula for schools to make it fairer. The claims that Thurrock schools are facing cuts are... Articles
It's Time To Talk About The Dartford Crossing 13th March 2017 There has been a lot of ill informed criticism of Highways England in the last week so I thought I would set out some facts. On 24th Feb, Highways England... Opinions
