Figures released earlier this week show that the number of people out of work is at a record low. In Castle Point, the number of people who are unemployed has fallen by 1,079 – a 67 per cent drop – since 2010.
Figures out today have revealed that the value of all work in the Construction industry has increased by 7 per cent since 2016-17, meaning more higher-paying jobs, better infrastructure and a growing economy.
Rebecca Harris, MP for Castle Point, today became a ‘Road Safety Champion’, committing to improve the safety of UK roads in partnership with Brake, the road safety charity.
The Oliver King Foundation was set up in 2012 following the death of 12-year-old Oliver. He died from a sudden cardiac arrest whilst at school. If a defibrillator had been available on that day, it could have saved Oliver’s life.
A deposit return scheme to increase recycling rates and slash the amount of waste polluting our land and seas will be introduced subject to consultation later this year, it has been confirmed.
Rebecca Harris MP has welcomed news this week, that the Government has introduced new legislation to cap poor value energy tariffs and save consumers money in time for next winter.
Rebecca Harris MP for Castle Point has today welcomed this year’s Autumn Budget. The Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a range of policies investing in the long term future of Britain while also supporting families and businesses across the country.
