Robert Halfon MP lobbies Chancellor to maintain the fuel duty freeze in Budget Thursday, 25 February, 2021 The Government’s ten year fuel duty freeze saves the average driver £10 every time they fill up. Harlow’s MP has campaigned relentlessly for the freeze ahead of every Budget since he was elected. He has spearheaded many years of campaigning and the former Chancellor, George Osborne, paid tribute to Mr Halfon when announcing the fuel duty freeze in 2014 by saying "with my honourable friend for... Local News
Extra £700 million announced to help Harlow pupils catch up on lost learning 24th February 2021 Following many months of campaigning from Robert Halfon MP, both in his role as Chair of the Education Committee and as MP for Harlow, the Prime Minister has... Local News
We need a clear road map for education with longer school days and jabs for teachers 23rd February 2021 First published in The Times Red Box: Yesterday, the UK listened eagerly as the prime minister set out his road map for the end of lockdown — including... Articles
'Today the end really is in sight' says Prime Minister as he sets out plan out of lockdown 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister today set out the Government's route map to lifting the restrictions that have been placed on our lives for many months. He cited the... Local News
Government’s coronavirus support for Harlow soars past £200 million 19th February 2021 The Government’s package of financial support for Harlow in the pandemic has soared past £200 million in addition to the furlough scheme which has protected... Local News
Response to Anne Longfield 's final speech as Children's Commissioner: An educational route map out of Covid-19 17th February 2021 More than any other event in my time, Covid-19 has laid bare the damning truth about our educational divide. It has exposed how many children lack basic digital... Speeches
Conservatives oppose London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s proposed “border tax” that would “absolutely destroy” Harlow businesses 11th February 2021 HARLOW’S MP, Robert Halfon, and the Leader of the Harlow Conservatives, Cllr Andrew Johnson have written to the Leader of Harlow Council, Cllr Mark Ingall... Local News
Robert Halfon MP steps up campaign to tackle dangerous roadside horse tethering 9th February 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has written to the Environment Secretary and tabled a parliamentary motion about the need for amendments to animal welfare... Local News
Harlow's Towns Fund bid 4th February 2021 I really welcome this debate. Harlow has been my home for 20 years. It is a town of achievement, aspiration, community and opportunity. Whilst Harlow may not... Local News
Hundreds of local businesses still waiting for grants from Council now at breaking point 2nd February 2021 Over 170 local businesses in Harlow have been waiting up to 6 weeks for business grants from Harlow Council and many have expressed how damaging this has been... Local News
