The Reform surge is a symptom of the Tory party's problems - not the cause of them 5th 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... ArticlesMediaOpinions
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
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we witnessed a furore over the pay award for Thurrock Council’s senior staff and a proposal that the 4% pay rise be withdrawn given the financial...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
The Times: The government’s stance on conversion therapy is sensible 8th April 2022 The government’s decision to separate gender from sexuality as it delivers its commitment to ban conversion therapy is not engaging in a “woke war”. It is about... Opinions
Jackie Doyle-Price expresses disappointment at Crossing decision and demands Government take responsibility for air quality in Thurrock 12th April 2017 I am disappointed with the decision to pursue Route 3. I have opposed this route since it was first mooted in 2009. I believe this to be the wrong choice... Opinions
Making It Count For Future Generations 10th April 2017 Governments can only spend money they take from taxpayers. So if people want to see an increase in spending, we either have to increase the amount of money we... Opinions