The Spring Budget Debate Friday, 8 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%. That’s a £900 tax cut for people on average salaries. Our economy has gone through big shocks as a result of the pandemic and the Ukraine war. But we have a plan for recovery and the economy is turning a corner. Inflation is more than halved... Speeches in Parliament
Thurrock Gazette: We Will Leave the EU 17th September 2018 The countdown is on to the end of an era. On March 29th we will cease to be a member of the European Union after over forty years of membership. And we will be... Articles
Thurrock Gazette: Unauthorised Development at Buckles Lane 18th August 2018 The issue of unauthorised development at Buckles Lane has again been the subject of attention. Quite rightly, the way this has been handled has been quite... Articles
Thurrock Gazette: Give Blood to Save Lives 6th August 2018 Last weekend I attended the Transplant Games in Birmingham. I have the privilege of leading for the Government on our campaign to increase organ donation and in... Articles
Thurrock Gazette: Don't Let Smartphones Destroy Manners 23rd July 2018 I am a big fan of Coronation Street and was very pleased to visit the set recently and meet the cast. The soap has dealt with some significant issues in its... Articles
Public sector pay 19th July 2017 The issue of public sector pay has hit the headlines recently. There are many private sector employees who have not seen any rise in earnings for many years... Westminster News
New Schools for Thurrock 18th July 2017 Since 2010 the Conservative Government has 425 opened and will deliver another 400 by 2020. Here in Thurrock there will be SEVEN new schools - 3 are already... Local News
The Labour Party has peddled fear 8th July 2017 Most of us get involved in politics because we have strong beliefs about what is best for our country. When we are elected to Parliament we have special... Articles
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