'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
Jackie Doyle-Price encourages women to be screened for cervical cancer 20th January 2020 Jackie Doyle-Price encourages women to be screened for cervical cancer It is Cervical Cancer prevention week and Jackie Doyle-Price is supporting Jo’s Cervical... Local News
We must leave on the 31st October, one way or another 5th September 2019 We must leave on the 31st October, one way or another. I have seen the Prime Minister and I am utterly persuaded of his determination to get a deal. Like I have... Articles
It is three years since the referendum. It is time to get gone and move on. 22nd August 2019 So we leave the EU on 31st October, deal or no deal. I know I have said this before. That we have still not left is due to an unholy alliance between those who... Articles
The Buckles Lane site should never have been allowed to get to the size it is. 8th August 2019 Perusing the Gazette last week an ad caught my eye for ‘nice clean mobile homes to let in South Ockendon’. It is eight years since I first raised unauthorised... Articles
There are plenty in our borough who talk Tilbury down, but the community spirit is second to none. 25th July 2019 It was with some trepidation that I got out of bed on Saturday morning as I could hear the rumbles of thunder. It didn’t bode well for the Tilbury carnival... Articles
There is so much opportunity in Grays but it requires vision and leadership to be realised 9th July 2019 On Saturday I attended the Thurrock International Celebration of Culture in Grays. This was a wonderful showcase of food and performance from Thurrock’s diverse... Articles
Village Indiya had been named Runner up in the Tiffin Cup 8th July 2019 The Village Indiya from Thurrock has been named Runner Up in the prestigious Tiffin Cup competition. Village Indiya received a certificate and embroidered... Local News
Jackie presents Thurrock Port Team with Hero Award 5th July 2019 As Thurrock is the ports capital of the UK, making sure that unsafe items do not enter the country is a real challenge for the Ports team at Thurrock Council... Local News
After Brexit we can be more green, not less 27th June 2019 I have received a large number of letters over recent months suggesting that leaving the EU would be bad for the Environment. I have responded by saying that... Articles
