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
Most Vulnerable Vaccinated & People Aged 45 and Over Invited for Vaccination 14th April 2021 On Monday, we reached our target to vaccinate the most vulnerable by the 15th of April - meaning that we can now begin to vaccinate those aged over 45 as we... Westminster News
Vaccine Records Reached & Step Two of Lockdown Easing 13th April 2021 Yesterday, we reached the significant milestone of offering a vaccine to all those in priority groups 1 – 9 ahead of our target date of 15 April - meaning the... Westminster News
Global Travel Taskforce Sets Out Framework to Safely Reopen International Travel 9th April 2021 Today, the Government have set out our framework for the safe return of international travel – setting out how we can reopen travel safely, without compromising... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP Highlights Local Funding Available for Castle Point Charities 8th April 2021 Rebecca Harris, MP for Castle Point, has urged local charities and good causes to apply for funding raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Over 3,500... Local News
COVID-19 Update: Stepping out of Lockdown 6th April 2021 Yesterday, the Prime Minister confirmed that, having continued to meet the four tests, the UK will move to Step Two on our cautious roadmap – reopening shops... Westminster News
Prime Minister’s Statement on Step Two of the Roadmap 5th April 2021 The Prime Minister has confirmed that from Monday 12th April, we will move to Step Two of our roadmap – thanks to the resolve of the public, the vaccine rollout... Westminster News
£3,164,107 Funding Boost to Support Cultural and Heritage Sites in Essex 2nd April 2021 £3,164,107 is being provided to help iconic cultural and heritage organisations in Essex reopen and recover. Across the country, more than 2,700 culture and... Local News
New Victims’ Code Comes into Force 2nd April 2021 Yesterday, our Victims’ Code came into force to provide better support for victims of crime when they need it most. The Government are committed to reforming... Westminster News
Hundreds of Free Qualifications on Offer to Boost Skills and Jobs 1st April 2021 Today, the Government has launched hundreds of new free qualifications as part of our Lifetime Skills Guarantee – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to train... Westminster News
