Opposition Day Debate: Catch-up funding 15th June 2021 I welcome the debate, although I find it a bit mystifying that we are debating the same subject two weeks in a row. I wonder whether the decision is more about... Speeches
Opposition Day Debate: Investing in catch-up 9th June 2021 I welcome the debate. I begin by paying tribute to all the teachers and support staff in my constituency of Harlow and the villages for all their work to try to... Speeches
“I have kept my pledge” says Robert Halfon following announcement of huge Government investment in Harlow’s ‘New Town Deal’ 8th June 2021 Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, has reacted to the news that the Government has announced a £23.7 million New Town Deal for Harlow. Mr Halfon said: “At the 2019... Local News
We need to fund our school Covid catch-up plan properly – and introduce longer days and short holidays 3rd June 2021 First published in The I newspaper: The last year has been nothing short of a national disaster for our young people – so let’s get one thing on the table. The... Articles
Covid catch-up and a long term plan for education 3rd June 2021 First published in The Sun: THE past year has been nothing short of a disaster for our children. Coronavirus has seen schools shut, playdates cancelled and kids... Articles
5 changes to transform prison education 21st May 2021 First published in TES: It is a stark reality that many people who end up in custody faced a challenging start to education and disruption to their school lives... Articles
Major Government shake-up of railways to cut prices, improve punctuality and put passengers first 20th May 2021 The Government has announced a major shake-up of Britain’s railways with a new plan to passengers first, backed by a single, familiar brand – Great British... Local News
Times letters: Harnessing technology to improve education 19th May 2021 First published in The Times letters to editor: Sir, William Hague is right that education faces significant challenges: the recovery catch-up from the pandemic... Articles
Robert Halfon MP secures announcements of major new Bills in Queen's Speech to "build back better" 11th May 2021 Her Majesty the Queen, has today opened a new session of Parliament and set out the Government’s agenda for the year ahead focussing on building back better... Local News