'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
Basildon hospital proves Labour put politics before patient care says MP for Thurrock 1st November 2013 Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price has offered the following comment on the emergence of email evidence which shows that the CQC were placed under undue pressure to... Local News
What the Stifford Clays by-election result told us 24th October 2013 It has often been said that if you vote UKIP you get Labour. The truth of that statement is quite evident in the result of the Stifford Clays by-election last... Opinions
I support superport over Unite stance 10th October 2013 I recently visited the new London Gateway superport to meet with the elected members of its employee forum. This will be the focus for discussions between... Opinions
Building in South Ockendon under threat after English Heritage removed its listed status 29th September 2013 A much loved building in South Ockendon is now under threat after English Heritage removed its listed status. Bentons Farm, which dates back to the eighteenth... Local News
My strong voice is getting results 25th September 2013 AFTER the recent security alert which saw the closure of the Dartford crossing, anyone who says there is no need for further crossings is either living in cloud... Opinions
Too little has been done too late 11th September 2013 APPARENTLY this week is Maritime London week. Yes news to me too, which is surprising given the Port of London has moved east to Thurrock! What a great... Opinions
The cost of renewable energy 29th August 2013 PROTECTING our planet is very important, but the focus on climate change must be done in a way that is economically sustainable. I do not believe we currently... Opinions
Don't leave politics to others 15th August 2013 I HAVE just returned from my holidays. This year I visited Romania. Bucharest is a fascinating place to visit. In 1989, when the Iron Curtain fell and communism... Opinions
Bins failings are not acceptable 31st July 2013 FOR many residents, the only service they feel they get from the council for paying their council tax is getting their bins emptied once a week. When that goes... Opinions
