IndependentMP for South Basildon and East Thurrock
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Understandably, over the past week, rules and regulations have come under sharp focus. But even more important than the rules and regulation is the law. And on that topic, I believe there are a number of things where…”
“On a point of order, Mr Speaker.…”
“Q9. If any member of the public wishes to visit a major sporting or music event, they can expect to be searched on the way in. If they bring a bottle of water, the lid will be taken. If they order a drink from the bar, it will be served in …”
“Although I might not agree with all the conclusions that the Prime Minister has drawn, I am very grateful for the reverence and caution that he shows, and for the respect for human life that he has been trying to demonstrate. The limited ti…”
“Q13. G R Carr is a business in Burnt Mills in my constituency with more than half a century of experience in steel manufacturing and fabrication. It is exactly the kind of medium-sized business that builds this country and that we should be…”
“13. What recent discussions he has had with Basildon and Thurrock councils on proposals to postpone the local elections of May 2026.…”
“12. What steps he is taking to improve homelessness guidance for local government.…”
“Q7. It is an open secret that the gig economy is a magnet for organised crime and illegal workers. As Christmas approaches and demand increases, so do the associated risks. Will the Prime Minister please explain why enforcement in this area…”
“7. What steps she is taking to reduce the cost to the public purse of migrants who have crossed the channel illegally.…”
“Q2. Earlier this week, I got to see the very best and some of the worst of our national health service. When my own daughter needed it, it was there, but when an 89-year-old gentleman in the restaurant I was eating at collapsed, it took ove…”
“My constituency is seeing approximately 60,000 new homes being built across the Basildon and Thurrock areas. Basildon hospital is consistently running at 98% capacity, and a school I visited today, which I was very proud to see in such a go…”
“I am concerned about the influence of foreign nations levied through the criminal courts. If it is not too vague, I should like to read out a very brief quote: “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never …”
“Further to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will correct the record very briefly now. As the honourable Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) is aware, I had received multiple verbal notices that discussions were being had between Thu…”
“The honourable Member makes a important point about ULEZ. In my constituency, there has been huge concern about the creep of ULEZ. Though denied, I understand that there have been conversations between local councils about Thurrock joining …”
“This is clearly a deeply distressing topic that affects the whole House, and I fully accept that the Minister is affected as much as anyone. That being said, it is not clear to me why we would not do absolutely everything within our power t…”
“I thank the Minister for her comments. Given the vital importance of this industry, on which I believe the whole House agrees, does she recognise that it would be a siren to those who, on a national scale, would be less than trustworthy, if…”
“What does the Secretary of State have to say to the 5 million people who have lost their right to vote in this election, who want to vote before this generational power shift and not after it?…”
“Yesterday, a former Labour deputy leader referred to my party as a “threat to democracy”. I am sure that that was a cute turn of phrase for television, but given that the framework that the Minister has laid out allows elections next year t…”
“I have an interesting thought on the supply and demand issue, and the challenges it will pose from a control perspective. The honourable Gentleman paints a nice image of a day gone by when one of the kids could be sent down to the shop to p…”
“Q11. Residents of my constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock face a triple whammy of council tax increased by 50%, reduced public services, and £1 billion of emergency funding that is being borrowed at 1% above base rate. That 1% i…”
“Thank you for the opportunity to address the House, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the honourable Members who have already spoken today, whether about falling foul of a wasp, what levers to pull—I can certainly empathise with that—or genuine…”
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