Jackie DP Conservative Jackie Doyle-Price became Thurrock MP in May 2010, defeating Labour rival Carl Morris by 92 votes.

Initiative pays, not relying on help

4:32pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

LAST week my father reached the age of 65 and can now look forward to retirement.

Crossing options miss the wider issue

12:15pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

AS reported in the Gazette, the Government is now consulting on three options for a new Lower Thames Crossing. As predicted, all three options under consideration will run through Thurrock.

Our referendum pledge and my reasoning

11:25am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

I WANT to make it perfectly clear – the Conservative Party will hold a referendum on Europe during the next Parliament if we achieve a majority at the next general election.

What we need to do to win back voters' faith

1:48pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

SO the electorate has spoken and given the main political parties a big raspberry. I can understand why. Politicians of all colours are perceived as arrogant and out of touch.

Holding the hospital to account

1:14pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

AS the performance of Basildon Hospital comes under scrutiny following the review at Mid Staffordshire, the media is full of stories where the performance of the Trust has been less than it should be.

Thatcher fought for her beliefs

10:55am Wednesday 10th April 2013

MARGARET Thatcher was one of the towering figures of the 20th century. She saved our country by liberating it from union militancy and state control. She ended the Cold War and the threat of nuclear conflict. Her impact on British politics and society has been transformational.

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Your Say Your Thurrock

THIS shows how councillors of all colours are capable of making solid planning decisions based on the needs of the local community unlike the Development Corporation. I'm glad that they saw through the plans, which in effect were just flats on top of a gym. Well done to all councillors.  − Bernard 87, Chafford Hundred

Leisure centre flats plan is thrown out »

A SUPER initiative! Maybe schools should do more of this to promote self-esteem amongst their pupils? A genuine life skill that will produce confident individuals who make a positive contribution to society!  − E.C.M2012

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