The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 comes into force this week on Saturday 6 April 2024, giving people who provide care to a family member, friend or relative the right to up to five days of unpaid leave from work to fulfil their caring responsibilities.

Thousands of households across Castle Point are set to be around £3,850 better off as a raft of economic policies come into force. 

Rebecca Harris has welcomed the roll-out of the largest ever expansion of childcare in England’s history with eligible working parents of two-year-olds now able to access 15 hours of free childcare per week.

Last week, Rebecca joined The Down’s Syndrome Association at an event in the House of Commons to raise awareness of their amazing work.

It wouldn’t be Easter in Castle Point without the fantastic Phoenix Club Easter bonnet parade!

UK Men’s Sheds Association (UKMSA) brought a Men’s Shed to the Palace of Westminster estate from 18th to the 22nd March 2024 in a drive to raise awareness of men’s wellbeing and the Men’s Shed movement.

Rebecca has welcomed the news that Essex is set to benefit from £19,665,525 of funding to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision (AP) receive an education that meets their needs in high-quality environments for the years to come.

This week, Rebecca met with representatives from Cancer Research UK in Parliament to discuss the important work that they do and to hear about the ‘Race for Life’ series, which is travelling the country.

Rebecca Harris MP is supporting a new grant scheme to improve public safety in Essex.

Rebecca was delighted to attend the 100th birthday celebration of local WWII hero, Mr Cyril Barrell.