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
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
We're letting you keep more of your money whilst keeping our finances under control 18th April 2019 I am a firm believer that people who work hard and do the right thing should be able to keep more of what they earn. The money that Government collects in taxes... Articles
Jackie Questions Planning Application for Purfleet 18th April 2019 Thurrock Council’s planning committee is finally to consider plans for Purfleet regeneration, despite the plans having been promised since 2016. In reaction to... Local News
I know many of you are becoming impatient with Parliament. I am too. 4th April 2019 I know many of you are becoming impatient with Parliament. I am too. Given that both the Conservative Party and Labour promised to respect the referendum result... Articles
Parliament needs to agree to leave the EU 26th March 2019 Since the referendum I have voted consistently to leave the European Union in every vote that has taken place in the House. However we now find ourselves in the... Articles