House of Commons Urgent Question: Keeping schools open Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 Mr Speaker, thank you for granting this Urgent Question. Despite the heroic efforts of teachers and support staff who have worked tirelessly to keep students learning - the four horsemen of the education apocalypse have been galloping towards our young people in the form of a widening attainment gap, an epidemic of mental health problems, a rise in safeguarding hazards, and a loss of life chances... Speeches
New Borders Bill to tackle illegal immigration backed by Robert Halfon MP 9th December 2021 Last night, Members of Parliament - including Harlow’s MP, the Rt Hon Robert Halfon, passed the Government’s new “Nationality and Borders Bill” to tackle... Local News
Robert Halfon MP backs proposed new law to universally screen and provide better support for dyslexia 7th December 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, is today supporting a bid for a new law to universally screen all primary school students for dyslexia and provide better teaching... Local News
Robert Halfon MP welcomes Government announcement of new legal offence for abusing shop workers 2nd December 2021 Only two weeks ago, Robert Halfon MP met with workers in the Co-Op in Bush Fair to hear about the “appalling abuse” they had received whilst at work. Following... Local News
Government invested £27.5 million into Harlow’s Enterprise Zone since 2011 30th November 2021 Soon after Robert Halfon was elected the MP for Harlow in 2010 he campaigned passionately for Harlow to be granted Enterprise Zone status. In 2011, the then... Local News
ASL and Upwards with Downs visit Parliament with Robert Halfon MP to discuss his support for Down Syndrome Bill 25th November 2021 Representatives from Harlow charities, ASL and Upwards with Downs, joined Robert Halfon MP in attending Dr Liam Fox’s Parliamentary reception for his Down... Local News
Government invested £23 million to improve Harlow school facilities since 2015 23rd November 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has consistently lobbied the Government on behalf of many schools for this specific funding, as well as for more day-to-day funding... Local News
Robert Halfon MP votes for landmark new Environment Act described as "an example for the rest of the world to follow" 17th November 2021 The new Environment Act which “will deliver the most ambitious environmental programme of any country on earth” was supported last week by Harlow’s MP, Robert... Local News
Robert Halfon MP supports transformational new Down Syndrome Bill which is set to become law 17th November 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has supported a new Bill in Parliament which will “transform provision and outcomes for all those living with Down syndrome in the... Local News
Robert Halfon MP votes for further increase to state pension next year 15th November 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has voted to increase the state pension next year by either 2.5% or inflation - whichever is higher. This comes in line with the £2... Local News
