Launching the Clean Thames Action Plan Monday, 29 April, 2024 Last week I was pleased to host the Port of London (PLA) in Parliament to launch the Clean Thames Action Plan. We are so lucky to have the River Thames on our doorstep and it is thanks to the PLA that we can enjoy it. In the 1950s the Thames was declared biologically dead as a result of pollution. Today it hosts over 100 species of fish. The mass industrial pollution has been largely addressed... Local News
The Spring Budget Debate 8th March 2024 Last year, the government cut your National Insurance from 12% to 10%. This week the Chancellor announced we are your National Insurance again from 10% to 8%... Speeches in Parliament
Draft Mental Health Bill 7th March 2024 As Minister for Mental Health, I brought forward a review to the outdated Mental Health Act with a promise it would be reformed. Five years later and we are... Speeches in Parliament
King's Speech Debate 13th November 2023 This week MPs debated the King’s speech. I spoke about the need for mental health reform and the ongoing challenges regarding Healthcare across South Essex... Speeches in Parliament
Jackie's Thurrock Gazette Column 6th November 2023 As Armistice day and Remembrance Sunday approach, we reflect on how much we owe to those who fought to keep our country free. We should never take for granted... Opinions
Ending the Nuisance of ‘Just Stop Oil’ 4th November 2023 Residents and motorists across Thurrock endured repeated disruption thanks to the nuisance tactics from the ‘Just Stop Oil’ agitators. They caused misery for... Local News
Jackie's Thurrock Gazette Column 23rd October 2023 Those of us who grew up in the 1980s will recall that the threat of nuclear war was very real. This was the era of the Cold War. Where the USA and the West were... Opinions
Jackie's Thurrock Gazette Column 9th October 2023 Throughout my time as Thurrock’s Member of Parliament, I have constantly lobbied Government to get the best I can for Thurrock. And too often, Thurrock Council... Opinions
Jackie's Thurrock Gazette Column 25th September 2023 Last week, we witnessed a furore over the pay award for Thurrock Council’s senior staff and a proposal that the 4% pay rise be withdrawn given the financial... Opinions
Jackie's Thurrock Gazette Column 11th September 2023 We often hear reference to ‘underfunding’ when discussing public services. It suggests that everything would be rosy if only the stingy old Government would... Opinions
