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
COVID-19 Related Grants Currently Available for Charities and Local Community Organisations 24th November 2020 The Government have given Essex County Council and other authorities money to support community organisations across Essex when we moved into tier 2 and the... Local News
COVID-19 Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world shows us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. That is why... Westminster News
Today the PM has Announced the Largest Military Investment in 30 Years 19th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister will outline the largest boost our nation’s defence in the last 30 years, investing an extra £24 billion in our national security -... Westminster News
Prime Minister outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 Jobs 18th November 2020 Although this year has taken a very different path to the one we expected, the Government have not lost sight of our ambitious plans to level up and create jobs... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP Welcomes Funding Boost for Domestic Abuse Support 18th November 2020 Ministers have today confirmed a major funding boost for victims of rape and domestic abuse as services face dealing with greater demand this winter. The... Westminster News
The Government has Secured Access to 5 Million Doses of Moderna’s 95 per cent Effective Vaccine 17th November 2020 The Government have secured access to 5 million doses of Moderna’s promising vaccine, enough for around 2.5 million people, following initial data showing that... Westminster News
Rebecca Harris MP Welcomes Landmark Reforms to Improve Social Housing and Give Residents a Greater Voice 17th November 2020 Today, the Government are announcing landmark reforms to improve social housing in England, giving tenants a greater voice and bringing transformational change... Westminster News
Pilot for Family Members to get Regular Testing for Safer Care Home Visits Begins Today 16th November 2020 Today the Government will begin trialling mass testing in care homes across the country, helping to reunite families and friends with loved ones as quickly as... Westminster News
Essex to receive an extra £7,358,700 to boost local cycling and walking infrastructure 13th November 2020 Essex to receive an extra £7,358,700 to boost cycling and walking infrastructure The Active Travel Fund is designed to create safe space for cycling and walking... Local News
