Government announce new Beating Crime Plan to “make streets safer, tackle crime and support victims” Wednesday, 28 July, 2021 A new plan to reduce crime, protect victims and make the country safer has been announced by the Prime Minister and Home Secretary. Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has long campaigned for more investment into the police and tougher sentencing and has strongly welcomed the new plan announced. The plan builds on the commitment of toughening sentences to keep the most dangerous offenders behind bars and... Local News
White privilege is just a MYTH to 1million white, working-class kids 22nd June 2021 First published in The Sun: WHITE working-class kids have been let down by schools for decades, and woke phrases such as “white privilege” are making it worse... Articles
Pandemic highlights that digital inclusion for every child is crucial 21st June 2021 First published in The Times RedBox: As home-schooling came to an end, parents across the country breathed a collective sigh of relief. Notebooks have been... Articles
Flexible season tickets will help to "cut the cost of commuting" says Robert Halfon MP 21st June 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has strongly welcomed the flexible season ticket announced by the Government today. Under the new scheme, passengers will be able to... Local News
Harlow MP calls for end of dangerous horse tethering in House of Commons 17th June 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has again raised his long-running campaign to end dangerous horse tethering in the House of Commons. In an impassioned plea, Mr... Local News
Opposition Day Debate: Catch-up funding 15th June 2021 I welcome the debate, although I find it a bit mystifying that we are debating the same subject two weeks in a row. I wonder whether the decision is more about... Speeches
Opposition Day Debate: Investing in catch-up 9th June 2021 I welcome the debate. I begin by paying tribute to all the teachers and support staff in my constituency of Harlow and the villages for all their work to try to... Speeches
“I have kept my pledge” says Robert Halfon following announcement of huge Government investment in Harlow’s ‘New Town Deal’ 8th June 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has reacted to the news that the Government has announced a £23.7 million New Town Deal for Harlow. Mr Halfon said: “At the 2019... Local News
We need to fund our school Covid catch-up plan properly – and introduce longer days and short holidays 3rd June 2021 First published in The I newspaper: The last year has been nothing short of a national disaster for our young people – so let’s get one thing on the table. The... Articles
Covid catch-up and a long term plan for education 3rd June 2021 First published in The Sun: THE past year has been nothing short of a disaster for our children. Coronavirus has seen schools shut, playdates cancelled and kids... Articles
