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
Vaccine Update: In the top four priority groups? Book your jab NOW 9th February 2021 Over 12.2 million people have received a vaccine so far across the United Kingdom with more than 12.8 million vaccines being administered across the UK in total... Westminster News
£1,160,000 Funding Boost to Tackle Serious Violence in Essex 9th February 2021 Essex receives an extra £1,160,000 to go towards Violence Reduction Units, which work to reduce serious violence. This investment is part of the extra £35.5... Local News
Government Boosts Rapid Workplace Testing Programme 8th February 2021 Yesterday the Government announced a new plan to drive and increase workplace testing in sectors open during lockdown, to detect coronavirus in people who are... Westminster News
Matt Hancock's Statement on Coronavirus 8th February 2021 8 February 2021, Speech by Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing. Westminster News
Vaccine Update: Over 12 million people have received a vaccine 7th February 2021 Over 12 million people have received a vaccine so far across the United Kingdom. The NHS have administered more than 12.5 million vaccines across the UK. Around... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP Signs Up for Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse 5th February 2021 Rebecca Harris MP is one of the 500 employer members of the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) from the public and private sectors – providing... Local News
Vaccine Update & Essex Info 5th February 2021 Yesterday, the Vaccines Minister gave an update to the House on the progress of the vaccine programme, urging everyone to continue the national efforts which... Westminster News
Castle Point Council Secure £2.3 million Green Homes Grant from Government for Canvey Park Homes 4th February 2021 Castle Point Council has been awarded a £2.3 million grant to fully upgrade the insulation on two-hundred and fifty park homes on the Kings Park Village on... Local News
Vaccine Update – Over 10 Million Vaccinated! 4th February 2021 Yesterday we reached a significant milestone in our vaccine rollout as we recorded more than 10 million people receiving their first dose of the vaccine. Our... Westminster News
