Universal Credit £20 a week uplift 18th January 2021 I have made it very clear both publicly on the media and to the Government that I support an extension to the £20 a week uplift to Universal Credit. The vote... Local News
Funding boost for Essex Police announced 18th January 2021 Essex Police is set to receive an additional £18.8 million in its funding this year as part of the Government’s boost to police budgets. The funding uplift -... Local News
The truth about Free School Meals 15th January 2021 There has been a lot of misreporting about the provision of free school meals over the February half-term. I thought it would be useful to set out what exactly... Local News
Government announce new £1.5 million investment into Harlow College 13th January 2021 Following constant lobbying from Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, for more funding for Harlow College, the Education Secretary has announced an extra £1.5 million... Local News
Unacceptable food parcels for free school meals 13th January 2021 I care deeply about ensuring that children from disadvantaged backgrounds get free school lunches. I even voted against my own Government to try and get policy... Local News
Halfon raises Harlow Council’s failure to distribute Government grants to Harlow’s businesses in Parliament 11th January 2021 Many Harlow businesses are suffering because they have not yet received thousands of pounds of Government grants they are entitled to because Harlow Council has... Local News
Rapid testing site for resident without symptoms 8th January 2021 Harlow's MP, Robert Halfon, has had a number of meetings with Ministers and Public Health Officials to step up coronavirus testing in Harlow. New rapid testing... Local News
Chancellor announces new financial support for Harlow businesses 5th January 2021 Following constant lobbying from Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, the Chancellor has announced new grant funding for retail, hospitality and leisure business forced... Local News
Harlow's Labour Council lose out on £10.4 million earmarked for regeneration 26th December 2020 This news that Harlow Council has missed out on the High Street fund bid is extremely disappointing. I worked hard in Parliament for Harlow to be included in... Local News