What the People Say

Great the Government have announced that the August 3p rise in fuel duty will NOT go ahead. . Well done @halfon4harlowMP amongst others.

— My Harlow (@myharlow) June 26, 2012

@halfon4harlowmp great presentation today at the Unionlearn Conference #inspiring #youthunemployment

— Kelly Duncan CIPD (@KellyCIPD) March 27, 2013

I would just like to say a big thank you for helping my nan and auntie, my family and myself really appreciate what you have done to help them. God bless you Rob! Annmarie Arnold, Harlow resident

Can I just say whilst I don't agree with all of david camerons policies it was so nice to see you at william martin christmas fete! you are the only one that seems to put real effort in and people recognise you for that. this in itself makes a refreshing change from unapproachable and unhelpful other MPs. so keep up your good work and happy new year! Amanda Chandler, Harlow resident

TORY MP Robert Halfon champions the return of 10p income tax... And Labour should be embarrassed – embarrassed the party isn’t arguing for its return to introduce progressive 10p, 20p, 30p, 40p and 50p bands. Kevin Maguire, Daily Mirror

Nice story in the Express about @harlowcollege ‏@halfon4harlowmp apprentice Aaron Farrell express.co.uk/posts/view/375…

— Harlow College (@HarlowCollege) February 4, 2013

MUST WATCH: @halfon4harlowmp says that today's OFT whitewash of oil companies is "shocking" playpolitical.typepad.com/uk_conservativ… via @pete_hoskin @conhome

— Petrol Promise (@PetrolPromise) January 30, 2013

Having given up the fight to prevent further decimation of Harlow countryside at Gilden Way. Useful new info provided by @halfon4harlowmp

— Eric Chorley (@GuardHome) February 2, 2013

MP Robert Halfon leads campaign for Harlow becoming a Dementia Friendly Community -everythingharlow.co.uk/news.htm @halfon4harlowmp

— Everything Harlow (@ehwebsite) February 2, 2013

Here in Harlow we are blessed with an MP who sees no need for a second home, is completely transparent in his claims for expenses and also works tirelessly for all of his constituents. Small wonder then that he is listed as one of last year's top Britons by one national daily. Mike Audritt, Harlow Resident

@halfon4harlowmp we really need more MPs like you and the messages you send out to get to the door step ring true to real people :)

— Tara Hewitt (@Tara_Hewitt) April 7, 2013

@halfon4harlowmp Even though you support Chelsea I still proud to have you as my MP

— The Parrot (@_A_R_S_E_N_A_L_) March 28, 2013

Dear Robert, Thank you for your continued support for traditional marriage and for being prepared to stand up for your beliefs. Thank you also for writing to David Cameron about the Gilden Way development and the way that local people's views are being disregarded. This green field site is very important and I would urge you to continue to fight for brown field sites to be developed instead. Thank you for all of your hard work for individuals and for the good of our town! Jane Carrington, Harlow resident

#Conservative hero of the day @halfon4harlowMP Robert Halfon MP.

— TheTrueBlues (@TheTrueBlues1) June 26, 2012

@halfon4harlowMP Well done Robert, many thanks. Keep plugging away!

— TheTrueBlues (@TheTrueBlues1) June 26, 2012

@halfon4harlowMP Just wanted to say hello sir! Great to see a MP who listens to the people of Harlow!

— Alan Kong (@Alan_Gaming) February 27, 2012

The way you and the Coalition Government have acted in this matter is a great example of how Parliament can and should react to the voice of the people. (On the future of the forests in the UK) Alan, CM20

I have not always made an attempt to vote in the past. However I really loved the spirit of your campaigning, the fact that you stood out every day in the rush hour with your big sign, smiling even when it was raining! I remember going into the town centre and speaking to you and I said how important it was at the time that something was done about the fast-rising fuel prices. I just wanted to thank you for the hard work you are doing on our behalf. I`m glad I voted for you, as you have attempted to do what you said you would. Andrea, CM20

Thank you for your efforts in ending the menace of the constantly recurring broken glass in the play areas in the park at Sumners. Following your visit to Halyday House a couple of months ago when I raised the problem, the situation has improved beyond recognition, & I no longer approach the areas concerned with trepidation, worrying that one or more of my three dogs will be injured & vet bills incurred for treatment of lacerated paws, & possible infection. Erin, Winnie, Annie & I are most grateful for your kind intervention! Barney Webb, Harlow resident

I know you are doing a great job for us in this town. Bill, CM18

Eighty companies and over 1,500 job seekers expected at Harlow Jobs Fair 2012 on Friday -- Robert Halfon (Con) blogm.in/2MkvHC

— Westminster Feed (@blogminster) October 23, 2012

During the election I voted Lib Dem... If the general election was tomorrow I would vote Conservative without a doubt and would like to thank you and your party for the fabulous job you have done so far. Carl, CM20

Thank you very much for your quick response with advice to our problem with getting BT phone connections. Isn't it wonderful when its possible to speak with people who are willing to help! Chair of Governors, Purford Green Primary School, Harlow

I am very happy to both support and pay tribute to the effort of Robert Halfon. He is a model example of how an individual member of Parliament can make a real difference, by identifying an issue where they can transform people`s prospects. His work on apprenticeships is a credit to him. Chris Grayling MP - Employment Minister

To his credit, Robert Halfon [is a supporter of trade unions]. Robert wrote a pamphlet in March entitled ‘Stop the Union Bashing’. Much as it pains me, Robert points out in his pamphlet that almost a third of trade union members in this country are thought to be Conservative voters. Chuka Umunna MP, Business Spokesman for the Labour Party

Just tucked up the brilliant volunteers for the #Streets2homes Sleep Out in #Harlow. And thanks to @halfon4harlowMP and Vanda for the cakes

— Simon N Carter (@SimonNickCarter) March 16, 2012

I'm delighted that a University Technical College will now open in Harlow. It was thanks especially to two years of solid hard work from Robert Halfon MP, who has campaigned publicly and behind the scenes. From the beginning, Rob has worked tirelessly to make this happen. He is passionate about apprenticeships - and even employs a Harlow College apprentice in his office. Colin Hindmarch, Principal of Harlow College

Absolute hero @halfon4harlowMP for standing up f1 on bbc. I expect tweets at half 6 this weekend! #YBFRally

— Dan Hawkridge (@DanHawkerz) March 14, 2012

Well done @halfon4harlowMP on your successful campaign against another fuel duty rise.

— Daniel Byles (@danielbyles) June 26, 2012

Another strong campaign from Robert Halfon on lower taxes for low-paid people. right-angle.org. #FF @halfon4harlowMP he's inspirational

— Daniel Cremin (@DanCremin) March 8, 2012

1st issue raised with a Labour councillor since they won control brought a poor response, forcing me to take up issue with @halfon4harlowMP.

— David Forman (@HarlowTUC) May 7, 2012

@MacfarlaneRobin I have always had a courteous and prompt response from my MP, @halfon4harlowMP, although I may not always like the answer.

— David Forman (@HarlowTUC) May 7, 2012

Getting posiive feedback from jobseekers at Harlow Jobs Fair, with vacancies on offer. Good initiative by Robert Halfon@halfon4harlowmp.

— David Forman (@HarlowTUC) October 26, 2012

Harlow TUC exhibiting at Harlow TUC Jobs Fair. Robert Halfon @halfon4harlowmp thanking all those who organised Fair. twitpic.com/b7hc2m

— David Forman (@HarlowTUC) October 26, 2012

@halfon4harlowMP Good to see you speaking up for check-out workers in Morrisons. Now I know why they look so glum. Mail article very good.

— David Forman (@HarlowTUC) July 9, 2012

Dear Robert, thank you very much for your letter and kind words. Harlow is very lucky to have you as our MP. David Kerry, Senior Partner at Attwaters Solicitors (Harlow)

I really could not vote for any other candidate as you are without doubt the best MP that has ever represented the people of Harlow. Dermot O'Sullivan (pensioner), CM17

You have been very helpful with our case.  Your time, interest and words of encouragement have indeed been very uplifting for us. Di, CM18

Dear Robert, I would just like to say THANK YOU for the help that you have given to Safer Places. I attended a meeting of Trustees earlier this week when I was told that you had been very helpful such that they were hopeful of a good outcome to potential problems from the new Benefits system. It is a matter of extreme importance to all the Trustees of Safer Places, so again thank you for your help and we look forward to your continued support. Edna Stevens, Labour Councillor for Harlow

Would like to thank @halfon4harlowMP for talking to me today regarding the sponsorship campaign for @DreamersNC

— Emma-Louise(@emmalous88) July 23, 2012

Great to see @halfon4harlowMP campaigning against high fuel costs. It's been used as a punitive tax against motorists and trade for too long

— Frank Manning (@Billymanning) May 24, 2012

@GeorgeMorrall @jesse_norman @stmarysrob @halfon4harlowmp Mr Halfon already has the right idea :p

— Cllr Gareth Anderson (@GarethJAnderson) July 1, 2012

Do pass on our congratulations to Robert for his sterling efforts in Parliament yesterday.  We have all been greatly encouraged by his stand on fuel prices which is effecting the people of Harlow and around the UK. Gary Knott, Director of Community Services MRCT

I should pay tribute to my friend Robert Halfon. He has led a dogged campaign on behalf of the people of Harlow - and indeed the whole country - to try and get some relief from the increases in petrol taxes that were planned by the last Labour Government. I am delighted that we have been able to help. And of course I always listen to Essex Man, and its representative in the form of Robert Halfon. George Osborne MP - Chancellor of the Exchequer

We are successful in bid to bring a University Technical College to Harlow. BIG thanks to @halfon4harlowMP for support google.com/url?sa=X&q=htt…

— Harlow College (@HarlowCollege) May 29, 2012

Thank you so much for your prompt and helpful response - I know you to be sincere and this shows in your reply. (On reforms to the NHS.) Helen, CM20

@halfon4harlowmp coming in today to see us! Great to have local & national politicians finding out what we do & engaging with the #community

— Hub and Spoke Harlow (@Hub_SpokeHarlow) May 11, 2012

@halfon4harlowMP commend you for this Rob - very important family issue

— Ian Beckett (@ian_beckett) June 18, 2012

great speeches by @nadhimzahawi @halfon4harlowMP at krg reception @BayanRahman

— ibrahim dogus (@ibrahim_Dogus) July 2, 2012

Well .@halfon4harlowMP deserves a huge congratulations for all the hard work he's put in getting the Fuel Duty rise scrapped.

— Jack Hart (@MrJacHart) June 26, 2012

We were both impressed by your genuine interest and enthusiasm for the town, and your commitment. Jackie and Rosemary

@halfon4harlowMP Really proud that my local MP is active in addressing issue of assisted dying.

— Jade Smith (@Jade_SmithGPPA) March 25, 2012

Robert Halfon is a great champion of apprenticeships. He has even taken on an apprentice himself - one of the first MPs ever to do so. John Hayes MP - Apprenticeships Minister

Good on @halfon4harlowmp for championing the working classes. Get behind him @highpeakandrew and cut the cost of fuel. #gettheeconomymoving

— Johnny (@JohnnyfromDonny) September 7, 2012

I've just read your Weekly Newsletter and I have to say that you are a good man, Robert. You are doing a great job! Well done; I hope you get the recognition you deserve. Josie Denham, CM18

@halfon4harlowMP Good to speak with Vicky on Friday. Chris from @Hub_SpokeHarlow have made initial contact re route #Harlowworkingtogether

— Jules Ruddick (@SportsMusicInk) July 1, 2012

@JohnRentoul But @halfon4harlowMP is also an incredibly nice and decent guy. I swear on the God of T. Blair.

— Julie (@MsIntervention) June 26, 2012

@halfon4harlowMPSACC, we are here to assist in bringing local businesses together. your ideas & input is welcome. julie @stanstedchamber

— Julie Budden (@AOKMonitor) July 9, 2012

It was so nice to meet you at yesterdays Jubilee event in the park. I was the lady who came to speak to you just as you were about to leave. Once again I wanted to thank you for the work you do on our behalf and just let you know that some of us, at least, appreciate the effort you make in going to events such as that. I believe that it makes you appear much more as part of the community, more accessible to people and therefore it reinforces the belief, with me at least, that you are the right choice to be our MP. Julie Tassie, Harlow resident

I remember seeing you campaigning before the last general election, you were stood at the side of the road near the Moat House hotel in the driving rain, and I thought then "that man will get my vote"! K Blackwell, Harlow resident

@halfon4harlowMP I know you have worked hard for this, so well done.

— Cllr. Karl Arthur (@kvmarthur) June 26, 2012

@halfon4harlowMP is such a hero with his protest #FairFuel

— Lewis TJ Clark (@LTJC) March 7, 2012

Thank you for you e-mail, this is exactly the reason I vote conservative! I am really pleased the public's concerns have been listened to and I want to thank you again for your input into this. (On the future of forests in the UK.) Lisa, CM18

Success for @PetrolPromise and @halfon4harlowMP, Fuel Duty frozen until the end of this year. Thanks go to the Government not the Opposition

— Louis Luck (@luck_louis) June 26, 2012

Dear Robert, thank you so much for your continued correspondence with the various ministries concerned on the animal cruelty topic. It has certainly set my mind at rest. I have to say you are a great MP and I hope you get rewarded in the reshuffle. Louise Jackson, Harlow resident

Good news Labour's proposed increase in fuel duty has been scrapped by Chancellor. Well done to @halfon4harlowMP for his campaign.

— Louise McKinlay (@LouiseMcKinlay) June 26, 2012

@halfon4harlowMP Thankyou so much Robert, had a really good experience, absolutley loved the tour :)

— luke wicks (@lukeewickss) March 16, 2012

@GrDiplomat look no further than@halfon4harlowMP - he's been working with local organisations in #Harlow since B4 it was fashionable!

— M Cotton | A&DS ltd (@the_marchitect) April 8, 2012

Thanks for all the work you do on behalf of Harlow residents. Margaret & Dave Chalk, Harlow residents

Just to let you know my mother's new blue badge arrived in the post today. She was relieved and very happy today. Considering the fact that she only had the assessment last Thursday, ECC have sent the new badge quickly. I am sure your letter prompted their quick action! Thank you very much for your support. Margaret Leonard, Harlow resident

Does this man ever stop working? My favourite Tory @halfon4harlowMP bigs up trade unions in the Telegraph: tgr.ph/FOGNn6

— Martin Bright (@martinbright) March 16, 2012

@halfon4harlowMP all very good and pertinent points which I entirely agree with! #LordsReform #ReformTheLordsNow

— Matthew Sephton (@MatthewSephton) July 1, 2012

Fantastic news! 3p fuel levy dropped. Massive well done to @halfon4harlowMP @Paul_t_abbott @PetrolPromise for their campaign to scrap it.

— Max Wind-Cowie (@MuscularLiberal) June 26, 2012

SIR, I would like to thank Harlow MP Robert Halfon for supporting the Harlow Fields School & College fun day on Saturday, and for his involvement with our students over the last year. His commitment and dedication to the Harlow community at large is commendable. (Letter to the HARLOW STAR, 28 June 2012.) Mick Granger, Community Liaison Officer for Harlow Fields School & College

I cant say this about many MPs, but in my experience @halfon4harlowMP seems to be a hard working Top Man, wish he was my MP.

— Doings (@doings) March 15, 2012

I am delighted that you have secured a new University Technical College for Harlow. If I may say so, it is down to your tenacity. Harlow is blessed to have you as their MP! Nicholas Heslop, Apprenticeships Advocate

Well done @halfon4harlowMP for your leadership on halting the fuel duty rise

— Nick de Bois MP (@nickdebois) June 26, 2012

Congratters @halfon4harlowMP

— Nik Darlington (@NikDarlington) June 26, 2012

Dear Robert, on behalf of The Lord’s Vine Men of Honour, I express our profound gratitude to you for honouring my invitation to the Men’s Conference. Your coming was such a tremendous blessing to the congregation. We pray that the Lord God will support you in your current political assignment. We highly appreciate you. Pastor Ade & Lydia Oluwayinka, of the Harlow Lord's Vine Church

We in Harlow have the best MP in Westminster. Patsy Dye

Chloe Smith (Economic Secretary) thanks @halfon4harlowMP for his "assiduous campaign" for cheaper petrol and diesel. #Parliament #FuelDuty

— Paul Abbott (@Paul_t_abbott) July 2, 2012

It was a privilege and honour to be invited to the House of Commons and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity. I honestly hadn't given much thought to our local MPs and the work they do in Central Government but our visit really opened our eyes. I'm so please you are my local MP. Rachel, CM20

Robert Halfon is my MP. although at times I have been more in favour of Labour. Robert listens and acts, he has responded better and been more helpful to me personally, than the past Labour mp for Harlow area. Robert Harknett, Harlow resident

@halfon4harlowMP just seen you in Church Langley, great work you do for the local community thank you!

— Rob Bryan (@robdbryan) March 3, 2012

Great campaigning from @halfon4harlowMP on the high fuel costs. Hopefully this tax on transport can be reduced to help people across the UK.

— Rory Broomfield (@rorybroomfield) May 24, 2012

@halfon4harlowMP Best of luck with your proposed Bill for more transparency on fuel receipts. We back you and @FairFuelUK all the way.

— LandRover Specialist (@Rovertune) July 21, 2012

My mum and I can't thank you enough for fighting our corner. Sam and Anne, CM20

Offered some great local support yesterday from @halfon4harlowMP and @HarlowStarVicky very motivational, thank-you #Harlow #PAH #samsmission

— Sams Fundraising (@sams_mission) July 10, 2012

Another feather in the cap of the brilliant, campaigning MP @halfon4harlowMP, who has prevented charges for Big Ben tours. Well done, Rob!

— Simon Richards (@simplysimontfa) March 15, 2012

I commend what Robert Halfon did with his e-petition on cheaper petrol last year. His campaign resulted in the postponement of a tax increase that was due earlier in 2012. Sir George Young - Leader of the House of Commons

Chancellor tells MPs that he will freeze fuel duty & not proceed with planned 3p increase in fuel duty this August: credit @halfon4harlowMP

— Sophie Dunoff (@sophiegoessolo) June 26, 2012

Chancellor tells MPs that he will freeze fuel duty & not proceed with planned 3p increase in fuel duty this August: credit @halfon4harlowMP

— Sophie Dunoff (@sophiegoessolo) June 26, 2012

Many congrats, @halfon4harlowMP Robert on bringing a UTC to Harlow. Fantastic news! Well done & thanks for all your hard work! #Harlow

— Stephen Long (@stephenlong) May 29, 2012

Thank you so much for your speedy reply, Robert and your honest answer. Do you fancy being an Independent MP? I'm only joking (in one sense). I think you're the best MP this constituency has ever had and I will do all that I can to support you. Stephen Long, Harlow resident

Thank you so much for your speedy reply, Robert and your honest answer. Do you fancy being an Independent MP? I'm only joking (in one sense). I think you're the best MP this constituency has ever had and I will do all that I can to support you. Stephen Long, Harlow resident

It's nice to know that someone cares and is fighting my case for me. Stephen, CM17

Thank you for caring and listening. (On Robert's campaign for lower fuel duty.) Stuart, CM20

Once again I wish to thank you for your help and assistance. Without your intervention we certainly wouldn't have made this much progress or been put in touch with the correct departments and people! Sue Hooton, Sheering resident.

After pressure from Robert Halfon, and a House of Commons debate, a planned New Year fuel duty hike was AXED. Thanks to Robert Halfon, your petrol is a tiny bit cheaper. The Sun Newspaper

This is a letter to let you know that my family and I truly appreciate your support... when we turned to you, we were not let down. Theresa, CM18

It's been a long time - over ten years - since I've had a victory against the CSA and that's due to your intervention. Thanks again because with out your help this could have been easily brushed under the carpet. There's a smile on my face. Tony Taylor-Steward (father), CM20

I just wanted to write and thank you for taking the time to see me on Tuesday (19th June) and for arranging my Tour of Parliament. The tour was extremely interesting. I wish we had more time to chat, as I didn’t really get time to congratulate and thank you for all the hard work you are doing for Harlow. Trevor Bishop, Harlow resident

Congratulations to @halfon4harlowMP for all his hard work to make sure fuel duty will be frozen until end of this year!

— VictoriaThornton (@TorsThornton) June 26, 2012

My husband and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for all that you have done in relation to the problems we have experienced... Once again thank you, you don't know how happy you have made us, we can now look forward to the future. [Name withheld], residents of CM18 Harlow