Rebecca Harris Calls on Labour to Cut Welfare and Fund Warfare Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 Conservatives have used an Opposition Day Debate to force a vote calling on the Government to cut welfare to fund defence, but Labour have plced party over country to block it. Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns have both resigned from Labour’s Government, condemning the Defence Investment Plan as inadequately funded and insufficient. Only the Conservatives have set... Reports
Joining Alzheimer's Research UK for Their Dementia Research Showcase 19th June 2026 This week, Rebecca was invited to attend Alzheimer's Research UK's Dementia Research Showcase in Parliament. Alzheimer's Research UK is the leading dementia and... Westminster News
Visiting the Benfleet Community Fayre 10th June 2026 At the weekend, Rebecca visited the Benfleet Community Fayre to meet with some of the superb local vendors and charities. The fayre had a great selection of... Local News
Meeting With First Bus to Discuss Local Bus Services 8th June 2026 This week, Rebecca has commented on the changes to bus services locally, particularly the loss of the regular 21 route through Manor Road, Rushbottom Lane and... Local News
Rebecca Harris MP Responds to Concerns Over Green Field Development in Benfleet 4th June 2026 Thank you to the residents who wrote to me with concerns over the planned sale of a green field between the railway line and the actual Benfleet Playing Fields... Local News
Rebecca Welcomes Positive Result in Canvey Foreshore Water Test 3rd June 2026 Dame Rebecca has this week welcomed some great news for Canvey seafront lovers. The first water quality test since Canvey Island Foreshore was officially... Local News
Attending the Canvey Rotary Club President’s Night 28th May 2026 At the weekend, Rebecca joined Canvey Island Rotary Club members at the Oysterfleet Hotel for their President's Night. Rotary members do a huge amount behind... Local News
Rebecca Meets With Engaged Year 12 Students at The King John School 26th May 2026 It was great to visit The King John School on Friday to meet with Year 12 students for a politics and current affairs Q&A. The students asked some really... Local News
Castle Point MP Tables Amendment in Parliament to Lower Energy Bills 22nd May 2026 Castle Point MP Dame Rebecca Harris wrote and signed a Conservative Commons amendment calling for more North Sea oil and gas production to help bring down... Westminster News
Discussing Animal Welfare with Tuk's Law Campaigners 18th May 2026 On Friday, Rebecca met with Tuk's Law campaigners, Dawn and Sue, to discuss animal welfare and the challenges facing rescue organisations. Tuk’s Law campaigns... Local News
Kemi calls for defence spending increase 15th June 2026 Kemi delivers speech calling on the government to cut welfare and fund defence. National News
Labour Forced into U-Turn on Under-16 Social Media Ban 14th June 2026 Keir Starmer has now confirmed that the government will introduce a full social media ban for under-16s. National News
Kemi delivers speech on Equality under the Law 9th June 2026 Kemi has set out the Conservative plan to remove identity politics from public services. National News
Conservatives call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
