Sunday, July 15, 2012

Weekly newsletter - My view of the G4S Olympic fiasco, campaigning for cheaper petrol, and more

Robert Halfon's weekly newsletter - My view of the G4S Olympic fiasco, campaigning for cheaper petrol, and more

HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK

Is privatised security wrong for the State? The disaster of the G4S debacle begs an important question:  should major state events use private security firms, or should only the police and armed forces be responsible?... Read more



Visiting Burnt Mill School and Catch 22 - a remarkable place: I spent two hours visiting Burnt Mill School in Harlow, meeting students and Catch 22 staff. I was also able to talk with some of the children about books and their love of reading, and visit the school's Chinese garden (pictured above)... Read more

Motion in Parliament: Supporting the Brethren Church: After being contacted by parishoners of the Brethren church from Harlow, I spoke up for them in Parliament... Read more

We need an OFT enquiry into petrol prices: I urged the Government to help the PetrolPromise.com campaign, and press the Office of Fair Trading for an enquiry into the oil market... Read more

Should private firms police the Olympics? - Following the fiasco involving the G4S security firm - who have now said that they may be unable to supply the 10,000 security officers for the 2012 Olympics - today in Parliament I asked the Home Secretary to consider whether private security firms should be involved at all in future state events... Read more

Labour Party praise my work for cheaper petrol: I'm not always known for having the support of the Labour Party (!) but their Shadow Minister was very kind to me recently about my petrolpromise.com campaign for cheaper fuel… Read more

My article for HOUSE Magazine: why we need cheaper petrol! - My latest article on the case for cheaper & petrol diesel... Read more

Motor Transport magazine is backing my push for cheaper fuelRead more

ROBERT'S DIARY - WORKING HARD FOR HARLOW

Welcomed Ken Potter and his family for a tour of the House of Commons - a birthday treat for his daughter

Attended Downing Street reception

Attended annual general meeting of the British-American Parliamentary Group

Met with the FairFuelUK campaign group in Parliament

Held 'Reading with Rob' session at Broadfields School, Harlow

Met pupils and CAtch 22 staff at Burnt Mill School

Attended flower festival at St Mary's Church, Harlow

Opened Harlow Epilepsy Fun Olympics Day

Attended service at Nazeing Congregational Church and held discussion with congregation

Attended garden party at Synagogue for Harlow Jewish communities' 60th anniversary

Robert Halfon's latest media releases


MP visits Burnt Mill School: Harlow: MP Robert Halfon spent two hours visiting Burnt Mill School, Harlow, meeting with pupils and Catch 22 staff… Read more

Robert Halfon's latest media coverage

EVERYTHING HARLOW WEBSITE - MP visits Burnt Mill School: Harlow MP Robert Halfon spent two hours visiting Burnt Mill School, Harlow, meeting with pupils and Catch 22 staff… Read more

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