The UK is a global leader in ocean protection with more than 38 per cent of UK waters in Marine Protected Areas and new Highly Protected Marine Areas. Internationally, the UK has also played an important role in conservation by securing the Global Ocean Treaty at the United Nations.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently met with Thurrock District Commander, Anthony Atkin, for a quarterly meeting to discuss local policing issues, the importance of reporting crime, and how the public can stay in touch.
On 21 February, Stephen joined the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Microplastics and the Women's Institute to support their campaign to get fibre capture filters in washing machines. We’re increasingly hearing how microplastics are being found in the human body - in blood, hearts, lungs and even
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently met with Vicki Gracie, the new publican of the Kings Arms in Orsett to discuss their recent £160,000 revamp, as well as Government support for pubs and breweries.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, opened Basildon Creative Tech Fest on Saturday 10 February – a new event made possible with investment from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to showcase creative tech and inspire young people to pursue careers in the industry.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, has welcomed the great news that 5 local schools affected by RAAC will enter into the Government’s School Rebuilding Programme.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, joined the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, last week to review the progress which has been made recently by Essex Police to reduce anti-social behaviour.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, is encouraging UK businesses and researchers to apply for grant from Horizon Europe – with an average award of £450,000, Horizon Europe could make your idea a reality.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, visited South Essex College at their Basildon campus on Friday 2 February to discuss National Apprenticeship Week.
Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently worked with Essex colleagues, Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, and Vicky Ford, MP for Chelmsford, on the Government’s new Criminal Justice Bill 2024.
