HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
Harlow Homework Club is saved: In June, I learned that the study co-ordinator of the Harlow Homework Club, Julie Allen, was at risk of redundancy despite having done a fantastic job for 13 years. This was because of cutbacks at Essex County Council. The Harlow Homework Club, which is used by more than 180 school pupils of all ages, was threatened with closure. But now, this week, following a campaign led by myself, I learned that the funding has been found to secure the club for at least one more year. I intervened and started a campaign to save the club. All options were looked at - including a possible social enterprise bid with Rainbow Services... Read more
Harlow-based PACT for Autism comes to Commons for launch of autism report:
I was delighted to be joined by representatives from the Harlow-based PACT for Autism group at the launch in Parliament of a new report into the reform of the Special Educational Needs system for children with autism… Read more
My Private Members Bill - Transparent petrol prices: On Tuesday I argued in Parliament that we must come clean about why petrol and diesel prices are so expensive. As the PetrolPromise.com campaign has pointed out, partly it is the oil companies, not passing on cheaper petrol. But also it is rip-off levels of fuel duty - which are still far too high. I believe that this must made clear on every single fuel receipt, when you fill up the family car... Read more
For the video of my speech in the House click here
VIDEO: Will the Government bring in tough U.S.-style penalties for oil fraud? - On Tuesday I asked the Government to look into the United States Governments proposals to introduce penalties for price fixing by Oil companies - something that the PetrolPromise.com campaign has been pressing for... Read more
A crime fighter for Essex - My support for Nick Alston - Conservative candidate for Essex Police and Crime Commissioner: Nick Alston has pledged to "stand up for Harlow"... Read more
Was the petrol price rigged too? - Allegations of oil fraud, and market manipulation, MUST be looked at urgently by the Bank of England and the Office of Fair Trading. This needs to happen as soon as possible... Read more
ROBERT'S DIARY - WORKING HARD FOR HARLOW
Welcomed Andrea Hardware for work experience
Welcomed a party from Stewards School for a tour of the House of Commons
Welcomed staff from the Crusader pub, Roydon, to the House of Commons for a tour and tea
Attended the Jack Petchey Arts Awards Showcase at the Playhouse, Harlow, and presented awards to the young achievers.
Visited Hawks Radio at their new studios in Little Walk, Harlow
Met with parents and staff at St Edmund's Montessori, Matching Green
Met with staff at Robert Stuart Ltd, Edinburgh Way, Harlow, and went on a tour of the factory
Met with staff from the SOS Bus
Attended the Gateway Nursery Birthday Party
Attended open studios event at The Gallery, Parndon Mill, Harlow
Robert Halfon's latest media releases
Harlow Homework Club is saved after campaign from Robert Halfon MP: In June, Harlow MP Robert Halfon learned that the study co-ordinator of the Harlow Homework Club, Julie Allen, was at risk of redundancy despite having done the job for 13 years… Read more
Harlow MP Robert Halfon calls on Government to “come clean” over fuel prices; tables new Bill in Parliament: Campaigning Harlow MP Robert Halfon has called on the Government to “come clean” about why petrol and diesel is so expensive… Read more
Harlow-based PACT for Autism come to Commons to join Harlow MP Robert Halfon at launch of autism report: Harlow MP Robert Halfon was joined by representatives from the Harlow-based PACT for Autism group at the launch in Parliament of a new report into the reform of the Special Educational Needs system for children with autism… Read more
Robert Halfon's latest media coverage
EVERYTHING HARLOW WEBSITE - Harlow Homework Club is saved: Harlow Homework Club , based at Harlow Library, has been saved from closure following a campaign by MP Robert Halfon... Read more
MERCURY (July 19 edition, p15) - Halfon’s bid for probe into fuel competition rejected: A bid to launch an inquiry into the role of oil companies in soaring fuel prices has been rejected by the Government…
HARLOW STAR WEBSITE: Head girl Gabby given tour of 10 Downing Street: It was case of ‘Gabby, meet Gabby’ when the head girl of Passmores Academy was introduced to the Prime Minister’s press secretary during a visit to 10 Downing Street… Read more
HARLOW STAR WEBSITE - Ray's monitor alarm is a stroke of genius: A Harlow-based technology firm is hoping for global success following the launch of an innovative new care device... Read more
HARLOW STAR (July 19 edition, p14) - Ray's monitor alarm is a stroke of genius: A Harlow-based technology firm is hoping for global success following the launch of an innovative new care device...
HARLOW STAR (July 19 edition, p3) - Funding lifeline for homework club faced with threat of closure: A homework club facing closure because of funding cuts will not be packing up its books just yet after a last-minute reprieve...
HARLOW STAR (July 19 edition, p2) - Harlow MP Robert Halfon has praised the work of a school-based charity aiming to help struggling youngsters re-engage with their education...
HARLOW STAR (July 19 edition, p7) - We must do more to end these rip-off fuel charges: Regular Star readers will know that I have been pushing very hard along with the www.petrolpromise.com campaign for cheaper fuel and diesel...
HARLOW STAR (July 19 edition, p9) - Head girl Gabby given tour of 10 Downing Street: It was a case of 'Gabby, meet Gabby'when the head girl of Passmores Academy was introduced to the Prime Minister's press secretary during a visit to 10 Downing Street...
THE SUN WEBSITE – Show fuel tax: Hard-pressed motorists could be shown how much of their cash goes to the taxman when they fill up at the pumps under plans put forward by a campaigning Tory MP… Read more
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