The Reform surge is a symptom of the Tory party's problems - not the cause of them Thursday, 5 September, 2024 Reform has been created by the failures in British politics! After a truly terrible showing for the Conservatives at the election, the future of the most successful political party in the world is at a crossroads. Let’s remind ourselves how we got here. As Conservatives, our reputation rested on competence. A fundamental belief is that people keep more of their own money rather than pay it in... ArticlesMediaOpinions
Launching the Clean Thames Action Plan 29th 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... 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Draft Mental Health Bill 7th March 2024 As Minister for Mental Health, I brought forward a review to the outdated Mental Health Act with a promise it would be reformed.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
