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 fuel… Read 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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