CHRIS Vince, Labour MP for Harlow, has today welcomed the Government’s announcement that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will be based in Harlow — a move he says will bring “transformational opportunities” to the town.

The decision to press ahead with the relocation and investment into the UKHSA campus in Harlow follows an intense period of campaigning from Chris Vince and represents one of the most significant public investment commitments in Harlow in a generation.

Chris Vince MP said:

“This is a transformational moment for Harlow. Securing the UKHSA here will bring hundreds of high-quality jobs, attract further investment, and put our town at the centre of the country’s future health security and science innovation.

“I have consistently made the case in Parliament and directly to ministers that this project must go ahead, not just for national health resilience, but for the huge benefits it brings to the people of Harlow. This is a vote of confidence in our town’s potential.

“Now we must ensure that Harlow residents, especially young people, are at the front of the queue for these new opportunities. That means working with local schools, Harlow College, and businesses to deliver the skills and infrastructure we need to support growth.”

Chris Vince added that this is just the beginning, and he will be pushing for further investment to ensure Harlow can benefit fully from the UKHSA and become a national hub for life sciences and innovation.

He also noted that this announcement is good news for Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH), as it strengthens the case for progressing the long-awaited plans for a new hospital — vital for ensuring world-class healthcare in line with Harlow’s growing national importance.