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
Robert Halfon MP calls for new levy on social media giants as he leads Commons debate on mental health counselling in schools 9th November 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, this evening led a House of Commons debate on the provision of mental health counselling in schools. He secured the debate working... Local News
Robert Halfon MP votes to significantly reduce and end sewage discharge into rivers and waterways 9th November 2021 "Last night, the Environment Bill returned to the Commons for further debate on the Lords amendments regarding sewage discharge. "I voted to significantly... Local News
Robert Halfon Robert Halfon MP helps to secure over £1 million to tackle homelessness in Harlow this year 8th November 2021 For many years, Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon has lobbied the Government for more money to support the Council and Streets2Homes to tackle homelessness and rough... Local News
New Conservative Council and Robert Halfon MP secure £2.7 million boost to Harlow economy to support jobs and apprenticeships 4th November 2021 The Government has announced that it will be investing £2.7 million into Harlow’s local economy to support local businesses, jobs, apprenticeships and careers... Local News
Robert Halfon MP introduces new Bill to prevent future school closures after the disaster of unrestricted COVID Lockdowns 3rd November 2021 Education Select Committee Chair, Robert Halfon will today (Wednesday 3 November) introduce a new Ten Minute Rule Bill to protect millions of pupils and... Local News
Education Secretary says new £80 million investment in Family Hubs was inspired by a visit to Harlow 1st November 2021 Speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon, the Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, said that the Government’s new £80 million investment into Family Hubs... Local News
“I’ve kept my pledges” says Robert Halfon MP as Chancellor unveils “Budget for workers” 27th October 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has strongly welcomed the Chancellor’s budget announced today which he believes shows that “not only are the Government on the side... Local News
A budget for Harlow's workers 27th October 2021 HARLOW’S MP, Robert Halfon, has strongly welcomed the Chancellor’s budget announced today which he believes shows that “not only are the Government on the side... Local News
Government launch new £500 million Household Support Fund to help with cost of living through winter 30th September 2021 The Government has today launched a new £500 million Household Support Fund to help millions of families with the cost of living this winter. As the furlough... Local News
