Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, welcomes that no libraries in Essex will close in the next five years. The decision follows ‘overwhelming’ public outcry with over 21,000 responses.

Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, paid tribute to the departing Woodlands School Headteacher, Mr Simon Cox, on his last day at the school (5th April).

Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has teamed up with Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) to raise awareness and increase understanding for people living with Dementia and has called on organisations in Thurrock and Basildon to become ‘Dementia Friendly’.

As we mark 100 years since the first women gained the right to vote, Stephen Metcalfe MP is inviting everyone in South Basildon and East Thurrock to get involved in UK Parliament Week and play a part in our thriving democracy.

I recently met with online safety campaigners from Internet Matters to hear about how we can help make the internet a safer place for children.

I was recently delighted to visit Hassenbrook Academy to meet the new Head Girl, Boy and their deputies, who were all optimistic about what they can achieve at, and for, the school.