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Jon Cruddas MP writes a monthly column in the Barking and Dagenham Post. This month Jon spoke about the upcoming vote on Article 50 in Parliament.
"There's been a lot of nonsense talked since last year's referendum from all political parties. In my opinion, talk of trying to… Read more
Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham and Rainham has backed calls for a new scheme to help thousands of families regain control of their finances. Data from the Bank of England shows unsecured household debt is currently rising at its fastest rate since the financial crisis.
Step change is an… Read more
This week it was announced by the Department of Work and Pensions that the Dagenham Jobcentre Plus, Chequers Lane, will move to Barking five miles away.
Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham and Rainham, said: "These proposals are entirely unacceptable, and I will be organising a… Read more
Run 4 Life is a platform for local charities across Barking and Dagenham to raise funds. The event will take place on Sunday 9th April where residents will run or walk 5km or 10km for their chosen charity or community group. The event will start at Dagenham and Redbridge Football Club on… Read more
Since early December 2016 rumours have been circulating regarding the future of full time care staff at a number of the boroughs sheltered accommodations. On Friday 13th January Jon Cruddas MP visited Ted Hennem house in Dagenham's Heath Ward to find out more. The issue was brought to the MPs… Read more
During 2016 local councillors and Labour Party members in Whalebone Ward Dagenham started campaigning to extend the number 86 bus route into Queen's Hospital. There is currently no direct route for the people living in Chadwell Heath to get to Queen's Hospital, leaving often elderly residents… Read more
Yesterday evening a man in his twenties was killed in a traffic accident near the Eastbrook pub, Dagenham. There have been a number of accidents relating to vehicles on this particular stretch of road over the years, which spans from the Eastbrook pub to just past Eastbrook Comprehensive School… Read more
Last week local Village Ward Councillors Margaret Mullane, and Philip Waker visited the new food bank and community centre ? The Save and Serve Christ Family Church, to find out more and meet the faith organisations behind the new project.
The charity arm of Save and Serve Christ Family… Read more
- Dagenham and Rainham revealed as one of the top constituencies in London for upgrading to British Gas smart meters
- ?Smartest area' crown comes as the company installs its 3 millionth smart meter this month
Londoners are looking to get energy savvy and help keep their… Read more
As Christmas draws closer and 2016 comes to an end, I think it is important to remember all the victories we have shared in the past 12 months. Together we have successfully deferred many plans that would have seen our green spaces compromised across Rainham, South Hornchurch, and Elm Park at… Read more
The total number of unemployed claimants in Dagenham and Rainham constituency in November 2016 was 1,635. This represents a rate of 3.3% of the economically active population aged 16 to 64, the 162nd highest of the 650 UK constituencies. (1st = highest claimant rate, 650th =… Read more
Recently, Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham and Rainham sent his Havering Coordinator Fay Hough to visit Rainham Hall to explore the grounds following their major conservation and interpretation project from October 2015. This charming early eighteenth century house is nestled in the heart of Rainham… Read more
Half a million pounds raised in the Charity Walk for Peace was given to a range of British charities at a special reception in the House of Commons. The event was co-hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association (AMEA) and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community… Read more
Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham and Rainham held his sixth annual Christmas Card Competition Prize Event last Friday at the Dagenham Civic Centre. The Council Chamber was transformed into Santa's Grotto ? and was full of presents which this year for the winners and runners up included some fantastic… Read more
It's that time of year again ? the Jon Cruddas MP Dagenham and Rainham Christmas Card Competition! This year was bigger than ever with 21 local schools taking part and 21 local businesses sponsoring the event.
Yet again, this month saw the Council Chamber at the Dagenham Civic Centre turn… Read more
Last weekend was Remembrance Sunday, and with a long service history across Dagenham and Rainham there were a number of remembrance events. This year Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham and Rainham attended the Rainham service. This year was bigger than ever, with what looked like a thousand local… Read more
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights was celebrated by the Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) at their community centre Greenfields, Kilmartin Way, Elm Park, Essex on Saturday 5th November 2016. Young and old came together for celebrations along with guests MP for… Read more
Earlier this month, the UK Dementia Congress held its 11th annual multi-disciplinary, dementia-focussed event and exhibition in the UK. The event provides a fantastic opportunity for people living with dementia, carers, and other professionals to learn from and be inspired by others' experiences… Read more
Earlier this month Local Dagenham and Rainham MP Jon Cruddas joined TV's Dr Hilary Jones at an event at the House of Commons to celebrate the role of school milk in supporting childhood health.
Dr Jones is the spokesperson for the School and Nursery Milk Alliance, which works to highlight… Read more
Foodbanks call for direct DWP hotline, as new figures show half a million emergency food parcels distributed by Trussell Trust foodbanks in six months.
- More than 500,000 three day emergency food parcels distributed to people in crisis in first half of the year ? over 188,500 to… Read more
Jon Cruddas MP for Dagenham and Rainham joined politicians from across London to pledge support for London's Air Ambulance, the charity that delivers a 24/7 advanced trauma team to critically injured people.
Jon said: "it was a pleasure to attend this event, the London Air… Read more