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Tuesday, Jun 25

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Stephen Metcalfe visits Lee Chapel Primary School ahead of French trip to Somme

Stephen Metcalfe, Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Lee Chapel Primary School for ‘French Day’ and chatted to pupils about their upcoming trip to the Somme which was organised by the Forget Never…

Stephen Metcalfe marks Armed Forces Week with flag raising ceremony in Thurrock

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock, yesterday marked Armed Forces Week in the constituency with an official flag raising ceremony at Thurrock Civic Offices.

Monday, Jun 24

17

Stephen Metcalfe pledges support for Ukraine’s victory

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has pledged his support for Ukraine at this coming General Election by signing up to 4 key pledges.

Friday, Jun 14

18

Stephen Metcalfe welcomes plan for 8,000 additional police officers, on top of 20,000 recruited since 2019

Stephen Metcalfe, Conservative parliamentary candidate for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has welcomed the Conservative plan to recruit 8,000 additional full-time police officers – helping to increase the headcount of Essex Police even…

Thursday, Jun 13

17

Stephen Metcalfe welcomes Conservative plan to abolish ULEZ expansion and enshrine in law the rights of motorists against ‘pay-per-mile’ plans

Since 2010, Conservative MPs in Parliament have spoken out strongly against anti-motorist policies – in particular, the expansion of ULEZ by the Labour Mayor of London and the imposition of 20mph speed limits by Labour and Lib Dem councils.

Friday, Jun 7

18

Stephen Metcalfe commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day in the local area

Stephen Metcalfe, Parliamentary Candidate for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has helped organise events across the area to ring in the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Tuesday, Jun 4

16

With the highest police headcount in history, violent crime has fallen by double digits in Basildon

Stephen Metcalfe has welcomed the news that Basildon has seen double digit decreases in violent crime from April 2023 to April 2024 – thanks to an increased number of police officers, new specialised intelligence operations and a £1.1…

Monday, Jun 3

17

Stephen Metcalfe welcomes Conservative plan to increase apprenticeship opportunities and improve regulation of university courses to ensure young people can reach their full potential

Stephen Metcalfe has welcomed the Conservative plan to deliver 100,000 more apprenticeships per year if Rishi Sunak is elected – building on the success of the Government’s national apprenticeship scheme which has benefitted thousands of…

Friday, May 24

15

Stephen Metcalfe visits dBD Communications at Basildon HQ

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited dBD Communications, a successful family-run business operating out of its Basildon HQ.

Thursday, May 23

Statement on General Election announcement

“It has been an honour and a privilege to represent the people of South Basildon and East Thurrock for the last 14 years as their Member of Parliament – a role which I hope to continue.

Wednesday, May 22

Stephen Metcalfe MP hosts Basildon students at Parliamentary robotics lunch

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently hosted engineering students from Basildon Upper Academy in Parliament for a lunch on robotics.

Tuesday, May 21

Stephen Metcalfe MP visits Kingspan’s new manufacturing line in Basildon

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Kingspan Technical Insulation in Basildon to see their new manufacturing line.

Monday, May 20

Stephen Metcalfe MP highlights local Big Help Out opportunities

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, recently attended an event in Parliament to hear more about the Big Help Out 2024.

Thursday, May 16

Stephen Metcalfe MP meets with Essex Police to discuss car crime, anti-social behaviour and wildlife crime

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently met with Thurrock District Commander, Tony Atkin, to discuss car crime, anti-social behaviour, wildlife crime and how the police can increase community cohesion.

Tuesday, May 7

Stephen Metcalfe MP meets with Roads Minister in Orsett village to discuss impact of proposed Lower Thames Crossing

Today, Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock met with the Roads Minister, Guy Opperman, in Orsett village to discuss the impact that the proposed Lower Thames Crossing will have on the area and other…

Monday, May 6

Stephen Metcalfe MP congratulates Woodlands School on good Ofsted report

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Woodlands School in Basildon to meet the Headteacher, David Wright, and congratulate staff and teachers on their recent “Good” Ofsted report.

Thursday, May 2

Immigration numbers coming down

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has welcomed the news that the number of people coming to the UK on the three biggest visa routes is down 24 percent and the number of students bringing dependents is down 80 percent.

Wednesday, May 1

Stephen Metcalfe welcomes the Prime Minister to DHL London Gateway

Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, welcomed the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to DHL London Gateway in Stanford-le-Hope on Monday to meet with staff and take part in a PM Connect Q&A session.

Tuesday, Apr 23

17

Stephen Metcalfe MP supports Bata Factory Heritage Team and their work to safeguard the former industrial site

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Bata Heritage Centre for one of its biggest open days in recent times.

Monday, Apr 22

15

Stephen Metcalfe MP meets with NHS managers at Basildon Hospital

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently met with the managers from the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust at Basildon Hospital to discuss their actions to improve patient satisfaction and reduce waiting lists.

Thursday, Apr 18

14

Stephen Metcalfe MP secures Government funding for return of bus services to East Tilbury and Horndon

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has welcomed the news that the Conservative Government’s bus funding will see the return of bus services in East Tilbury and Horndon.

Tuesday, Apr 16

19

Stephen Metcalfe MP visits Royal Mail’s Delivery Office in Basildon

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently undertook an unannounced visit to Royal Mail’s Basildon Delivery Office to discuss delivery times and the changing nature of the postal industry.

Monday, Apr 15

17

Stephen Metcalfe MP visits Chelmsford Prison

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Chelmsford Prison with Vicky Ford, MP for Chelmsford.

Wednesday, Apr 10

16

Stephen Metcalfe MP backs MCA Trust for Grand National Charity Bet 2024

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, recently visited Coral in Corringham to place a £50 charity bet on the 2024 Grand National, with any winnings going to Stephen’s nominated charity, the MCA Trust.

Thursday, Mar 28

Stephen Metcalfe MP meets with local NHS in Parliament to discuss progress on hospital waiting lists

On 26 March, MPs from the Essex region met with the management team from Mid and South Essex NHS Trust to discuss the performance of local hospitals including Basildon, Broomfield and Southend Hospitals. The Health Minister, Andrew…

Monday, Mar 25

20

Stephen Metcalfe MP supports Heart of Pitsea’s last hullabaloo and welcomes new Men’s Shed for Pitsea

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, supported the Heart of Pitsea at its last hullabaloo to celebrate and reflect on the community group’s achievements over the last 12 years.

Friday, Mar 22

17

Stephen Metcalfe MP welcomes Transport Secretary’s support for motorists against blanket 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has welcomed the Transport Secretary’s support for motorists against blanket 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods.

Wednesday, Mar 20

Parliamentary and Scientific Committee celebrates another successful STEM for BRITAIN competition in Parliament

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock and chairman of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, celebrates another successful STEM for BRITAIN competition in Parliament.

Tuesday, Mar 19

Stephen Metcalfe MP welcomes new Ophthalmology Diagnostic Hub at Orsett Hospital

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has welcomed the news that a new Ophthalmology Diagnostic Hub has opened at Orsett Hospital in Thurrock – a one-stop-shop for the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders.

Monday, Mar 18

19

Stephen Metcalfe MP discusses challenges facing GPs at Hassengate Medical Centre

Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Hassengate Medical Centre in Stanford-le-Hope to discuss the challenges facing GPs and understand what can be done to address them.