Queen's Speech A bright future for the next generation Tuesday, 25 May, 2021 The impact of the pandemic has not been born equally. Our focus on building back better needs to be inclusive. It needs to be fair to all generations and all communities. We should govern as One nation where everyone has a stake. And I have to say that having been an MP for eleven years I am happier now than I have ever been that we are doing just that. Immigration had been an influence on Brexit... Speeches in Parliament
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
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
We must continue to support people with their mental health and well being 16th May 2019 This is mental health awareness week and it is reassuring to see how many more people are aware of mental well being and mental ill-health. As Minister for... Articles
I am excited about the purfleet regeneration, but there are still soem concerns 9th May 2019 When I first moved to Purfleet twelve years ago, I was excited by the plans for regeneration. I am staggered that today the only plans that have been realised... Articles
