Dame Rebecca Harris MP Introduces Bill to Prohibit the Sale of Glue Traps Thursday, 23 July, 2026 On 15 July, Member of Parliament for Castle Point, Dame Rebecca Harris, introduced a Bill to prohibit the sale and supply of glue traps. Alongside the British Veterinary Association and wildlife charities, Rebecca believes that these devices should be banned from public sale. She has highlighted their inhumane and indiscriminate methods of trapping and killing whatever animal happens to stumble... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP Joins Campaign for a Defibrillator at every School by 2020 6th April 2018 The Oliver King Foundation was set up in 2012 following the death of 12-year-old Oliver. He died from a sudden cardiac arrest whilst at school. If a... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP welcomes deposit return scheme in fight against plastic 6th April 2018 A deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and slash the amount of waste polluting our land and seas will be introduced subject to consultation later... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris welcomes new police officers to make Castle Point safer 29th March 2018 Castle Point MP Rebecca Harris has welcomed the news that Essex Police has added 150 new police officers to the frontline. 8 of these new officers will be... Local News
Rebecca Harris welcomes more funding for pothole repairs in Essex 27th March 2018 Castle Point MP, Rebecca Harris, has welcomed the Government’s announcement of further funding for local councils to repair potholes across the country. The... Local News
Historic Half Crown adds value to Benfleet Town 23rd March 2018 The historic 18th century ‘Half Crown’ on Benfleet’s High Street, a pub as famous for its community spirit as its namesake, had a special visit from Rebecca... Local News
Rebecca Harris MP pledges to protect the planet for Earth Hour 2018 20th March 2018 Rebecca Harris, Castle Point MP, has pledged to make the planet their priority ahead of WWF’s Earth Hour, the world’s largest event to protect the planet. Articles
6,826 children in Essex are now benefiting from 30 hours of free childcare 15th March 2018 Rebecca Harris MP has welcomed new figures showing that 6,826 children are benefiting from the Government’s 30 hours free childcare offer in Essex. Local News
Rebecca Harris MP welcomes the start of National Apprenticeship Week 5th March 2018 Rebecca Harris MP has thrown her support behind National Apprenticeship Week and called for businesses in Castle Point to consider employing an apprentice. Articles
Castle Point MP welcomes move to cap 'rip off' energy bills 27th February 2018 Rebecca Harris MP has welcomed news this week, that the Government has introduced new legislation to cap poor value energy tariffs and save consumers money in... Westminster News
