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Stifford Clays Parliament

"Democracy is in safe hands" with Stifford Clays primary school students.

Jackie Doyle-Price: Under the Radar

Whether the election is March or May, the Tory machine seems too be steadily gathering steam.

The Iraq Inquiry: “Deliberate Deceit?”

Thurrock MP assesses the first weeks of the Inquiry and what he expects will be gained from it.

Labour Chief Slams Budget

Labour Chief dissects the Tory budget proposals and provides his own cure for economic ills.

Cost of Red Tape

Calls for a "bonfire of red tape"

Nick Griffin in Thurrock

BNP leader on walkabout in Thurrock as Emma Colgate announces candidacy for Thurrock.

Tory Candidate Slams Queen’s Speech

Stephen Metcalfe not impressed with politicking at Queen's speech.

Schools Contract “Scandal” Set to Cost Another Million

Secret council session set to spend another "million" to complete scandal-hit school-building work.

Massive Boost for Morris in Contest for Seat

Labour take a step closer to choosing their candidate in Thurrock.

Council Newspaper: “A Dead Duck”

Hold the front page! Council decide to spike proposed newspaper.

Leader Defends Vertex Contract

Robust defence of Vertex by Council Leader Garry Hague.

Griffin to Stand in Barking

BNP Griffin announces he will stand in Barking and not Thurrock.

Q: Who Starts Wars?

An Ormiston Park student thinks he knows.

Children and Education Budget Savings: In Detail

Three hour meeting hammers out the proposed savings for Children, Education and Families.

Council Leader Hits Back at MP

" We were sold the dream and her party pulled the plug"

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