A NEW community blood testing facility at The Harvey Centre in Harlow has been officially opened by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) and Health Services Laboratories (HSL).  The purpose-built clinic, which opened to patients in April, has relocated routine blood testing services from…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince attended the opening of a new mental health support organisation in Harlow. Mind & Connect, based at the Latton Bush centre, provides compassionate, confidential counselling in Harlow. They offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly, understand your feelings,…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has been promoted to Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Mr Vince said: “I am delighted to have been promoted to Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government supporting Steve…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince was given the honour of making the humble address following the King’s Speech at the set opening of Parliament. Film of the speech is below. Mr Vince said: “I want to take this opportunity to write about something positive. Many readers…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has responded to the Conservatives retaining control of Harlow Council. Mr Vince said: “The result in Harlow was a unique result in which we have to give the local Tories credit for running a very strong campaign highlighting the town’s regeneration…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince fulfilled the dream of a lifetime by completing the 46th running of the London Marathon. Over the last year, Mr Vince has been quietly running up and down towpaths of the River Stort and the country lanes of our town and…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince continued his preparation for the London Marathon by running the St Clare Hospice 10K. On a bright and breezy Sunday morning, Mr Vince joined 600 other runners as they wound their way through Hastingwood and Magdalen Laver countryside. He finished in…

FAMILIES, workers and pensioners in Harlow to benefit as Labour’s next wave of cost of living action comes into force The second wave of Labour’s cost of living measures came into force on Monday 6th April benefitting families, workers and pensioners up and down the…

IN March, I had the pleasure of visiting St James’ Primary School and speaking with the headteacher, Casey Cox, to discuss the importance of student safety outside the school on Paringdon Road. While other schools in the area have additional measures in place, Ms Cox…

MORE children in Harlow will get access to childcare close to home, as Labour announces funding to open a Best Start school-based nursery. In the latest drive by Labour to bear down on the cost of living, thousands more parents will save up to £8,000…

WEDNESDAY was Young Carers Day. Harlow MP Chris Vince reflected on the day. Mr Vince said: “Today is Young Carers Action Day, and it is a day that means a lot to me personally as I used to work for the charity Action for Family…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has welcomed the news that a new Marks and Spencer is set to come to the town next year. Mr Vince said: “Of course I welcome jobs and employment in Harlow and congratulate those involved in making it happen. “Investment like…

HARLOW MP Chris Vince has welcomed his government’s SEND reforms. Mr Vince said: “As an ex-teacher, I know how important Labour’s SEND reforms are for families in Harlow. Whether you blame Covid, social media or the Tories, most people with experience of it will tell…

Dear Editor,  As we come to the end of half term and Parliament prepares to return on Monday, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on my role representing Harlow and the direction our town is heading. At the start of 2026, I wrote…