Harlow’s Robert Halfon MP has been crowned ‘Minister of the Year’ at a reception in the House of Commons. The longstanding Harlow Member of Parliament has previously been named ‘Backbencher of the Year’ and has now bagged another award in recognition of his tireless work to champion education, skills and apprenticeships.
The Public and Political Life Awards 2024, hosted by the Rt Hon Valerie Vaz MP and leading policy group EPG, brings together members of the diaspora community and distinguished politicians from across the world to shine a light on their work to break through glass ceilings.
Praised for his work as the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education, and for his passion and dedication to driving social mobility through education, Mr Halfon now joins of the ranks of previous prestigious awards winners, including former Prime Ministers, David Cameron and Theresa May, and other senior politicians, such as Penny Mordaunt and Keir Starmer.
Speaking to YourHarlow, Mr Halfon said,“I was immensely honoured to be named as the ‘Minister of the Year’ at the 2024 Public and Political Life Awards. It is inspiring to follow in the footsteps of other great leaders, both well-known and respected British politicians, and leading figures from overseas, who all do so much for their communities.
“I would like to thank Valerie Vaz MP and EPG for hosting the awards, and my constituents in Harlow and colleagues from across the House of Commons for their unwavering support. I would also like to congratulate my fellow award winners and to thank them for their work in communities across Britain and beyond.
“I am proud to be the Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education - it is the best job in Government - and it has been incredible to meet so many teachers, students, apprentices, employers and training providers who work hard to help young people climb the ladder of opportunity everyday since I was appointed in October 2022. This award is really dedicated to all those who are helping to transform Britian into a skills and apprenticeships nation.”
