'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
Tribute to live organ donor, Patricia Carroll 28th February 2017 Local resident Patricia Carroll has transformed the life of Wickford man Joe Carmona after becoming a live kidney donor just before Christmas. Patricia has... Articles
The Homelessness Reduction Bill 27th January 2017 The Government has announced a package of £48 million to support local Councils in tackling homelessness Changes to the law are currently being taken through... Opinions
Clean It, Cut It, Fill It 3rd January 2017 Six months ago the Conservatives took control of Thurrock Council with a pledge to ‘clean it, cut it, fill it’. This pledge reflected growing irritation with... Opinions
Thurrock Community Chorus Welcome Jo Cox Tribute Band 5th December 2016 Three weeks ago, MPs from across the House came to Thurrock to record a single with the Thurrock Community Chorus in remembrance of our colleague Jo Cox. The... Local News
Remembering Our Fallen Heroes 21st November 2016 I have had mixed emotions of pride and sorrow following the Remembrance Sunday commemorations which have taken place across the Borough. Pride, because the... Opinions
Debates in Parliament on the Dartford Crossing 17th November 2016 This week in the House of Commons, Gravesham MP Adam Holloway held a debate on the Dartford crossing. Adam believes that no new crossing should be built until... Articles
Shape Our Future Community 10th November 2016 The shortage of housing has become one of the biggest challenges facing our society today. The failure to ensure that housebuilding kept pace with population... Opinions
Giving Children The Best Opportunities 26th September 2016 Providing every child with access to a good school place that meets their needs has been my priority in politics. I know from personal experience that my... Opinions
Controlling Our Own Freedoms 12th September 2016 Last weekend was Gibraltar Day. The day commemorates the anniversary of the referendum in 1967 when Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly to stay British. They are as... Opinions
