Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, joined over 500 other MPs to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy, a network of forest conservation initiatives to mark Her Majesty's lifetime of service to the Commonwealth. (27/10/2018)

Stephen Metcalfe and John Baron, the two local MPs for Basildon, welcome the news that following recent correspondence the British Parking Association (BPA) will now investigate Westgate car park operator Smart Parking UK against their Code of Practice.

Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, has today expressed his anger at the way Smart Parking UK are operating the Westgate Carpark in Basildon and raised the issue on the floor of the House of Commons.

Stephen Metcalfe, Member of Parliament for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has spent the weekend remembering the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Recently, I was privileged to have the opportunity to meet some of the professional Firefighters that tackled the tragic inferno at Grenfell Tower.

This year I am proudly supporting Organ Donation Week and an appeal for more people to talk about organ donation.

I am pleased to again pledge my support to Breast Cancer Now's flagship fundraiser, 'wear it pink,' which will see thousands of people across the UK adding a splash of pink to their outfits on Friday 20 October and raise vital funds for breast cancer research.

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 delighted to visit John and Barbara Spooner's garden in Bowers Gifford, which they kindly opened up to the public to support the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

Recently we saw the third occupation of Rushley Park by travellers.