Sex matters: Government needs to stand up for women 6th January 2022 I often say we live in the best nation in the world. A society based on mutual respect and good manners. We pride ourselves on leading the world in the... Articles
Trust in parliament needs restoring 4th November 2021 Predictably as soon as the votes were reported my phone began to ring from every newspaper. There is nothing the media likes more than the headlines about... Articles
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
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
For the sake of people’s jobs we do need to resolve Brexit. And quickly 30th May 2019 Last week’s European election results sent a clear message to both the Conservative and Labour Parties. It is pretty clear that the public is less than... Articles
