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BREAKING
Over 1,200 illegal migrants have broken into Britain since Thursday.
Dutch economists found each illegal migrant costs their taxpayers’ £330,000. The UK Government’s MAC has cited this research.
So, our lack of borders since Thursday will cost us roughly around £396,000,000.
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The Labour Party is at war with itself over Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood losing a fight to the far left of her own party. Tomorrow, she’s expected to cave on plans to even tinker with the ILR numbers. Angela Rayner emerges victorious, with her defence of the Tory-era policies hinging on “fair play” towards foreign nationals.
But what about fair play towards the British public? Doesn’t that count for anything anymore? Villages, towns, suburbs, and cities have to deal with the weight and strain of all this. Not only are ordinary Brits never consulted, but this current cabinet doesn’t even have an electoral mandate. It is rightly infuriating to most people who increasingly want net negative migration into Britain.
The great irony is that this Labour Party in-fight is happening because of decisions the Tories made in their failed 14 years in power. And the Tory response? They’ll try and tinker a little bit, too. But neither of these parties wants to broach the underlying issue. The system doesn’t work anymore.
That is why Reform UK would scrap ILR in its entirety and indeed rescind existing awards.
The lying Tories and open borders Labour are once again prioritising foreign nationals in their policy discussions. They still don’t get it. They’re still missing the point. Or maybe they’re just not listening? If the system work doesn’t work for ordinary Britons, the system must go. We will stop the Boriswave.
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Looking to build on Tuesday night’s result 💪
🆚 @Brightlingseafc
🏆 @IsthmianLeague
🏟️ EMR Stadium, RM18 8NL
🗓️ Saturday 24th October
⏰ 3pm
💵 £10 / £7 / £2
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#COYD | #DockersAsOne
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Head down to the Coalhouse Fort to get creatively inspired by the historic setting, with free writing workshops for children and families on Wednesday 28 October and then free creative art workshops on Thursday 29 October. Book your free places now.
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Grangewaters has organised a great range of outdoor activities for the October half term, starting Monday 26 October.
Then Saturday 31 October, its Halloween Fun Day, where you can try all activities for just £22.
Book early to avoid disappointment: orlo.uk/HqKEF
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The next free guided walk around the beautiful and historic Coalhouse Fort Park takes place this coming Thursday, 22 October at 11am. No need to book. just turn up at the gate by the cafe.
orlo.uk/XwmFh
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200,000 foreign nationals have been handed permanent residency here since Labour's Home Secretary promised to toughen rules for Indefinite Leave to Remain.
That's more than 5,000 a week.
The consultation closed in February.
The Home Office still hasn't responded.
The Tories imported 4.8 million people in 4 years, so 1.6 million people will be entitled to settle in the UK between 2026 and 2030.
That's 1.6 million MORE who get access to Britain’s welfare state.
Labour’s Mahmood knows this means catastrophe, she has warned of it herself.
Yet she does nothing.
Reform will reverse the Boriswave.
We will put the British people first.
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Thurrock Museum, in the Thameside Complex, offers free museum tours where you can learn about Thurrock’s haunted history and make some creepy crafts this half term. The free one-hour sessions are most suitable for families with children aged 5 to 10.
orlo.uk/U8THg
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The NHS has finally banned men from accessing women's spaces. Good.
But why is this happening 18 months after the Supreme Court's ruling?
Reform will protect women's spaces and ban radical transgender ideology in schools.
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Wondering what to do with the family for half term and Halloween? Why not explore some of Thurrock’s best attractions. There are activities to suit all ages at Grangewaters and Coalhouse Fort as well as our museum, libraries and Thameside Theatre: orlo.uk/7ikNx
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Do not be gaslit… a transwoman is a trans identifying man, who will forever remain biologically male. They are not a subset of women. They are a subset of men. They absolutely have every right to exist, do sport & be safe, but they do not belong in female spaces.
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THURROCK FLAG POLICY 2026/27
Tonight we agreed to a more comprehensive, accountable and fair flag policy.
Thank you Cllr Richard Bingley for stating our rich history of recognising the contributions of our allies and courage of our own armed forces.
democracy.thurrock.gov.uk/mg…
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A team of local volunteers have come together to revive Coalhouse Fort, one of Thurrock's most important heritage sites.
The volunteers are making areas of the fort more accessible, helping preserve and enhance this important part of our history.
orlo.uk/2JtO1
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The European Parliament just voted to call for the Muslim Brotherhood to be added to the EU's terror list.
So why on earth haven't we?
It’s clear the Muslim Brotherhood and its extremist ideas have no place in Britain.
Reform will proscribe it as a terrorist organisation.
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I will not tolerate countries who won't take back illegal migrants.
I'll impose tariffs, airline bans and visa bans on any country that refuses.
Only Reform will end the invasion of our country forever.
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The council has renewed the contract for operating the 375 bus. This council-supported bus service, launched in 2024, links communities in Horndon on the Hill, Stanford-le-Hope, East Tilbury, Chadwell St Mary and Grays.
orlo.uk/pyQgv
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Today would have been Ann Widdecombe's 79th birthday.
Ann left a deep and lasting mark on British politics. She is deeply missed.
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⚠️ Traffic management, road closures and other works associated with the Lower Thames Crossing project are planned during the weeks commencing 5 and 12 October.
These are not Thurrock Council works.
For updates, visit the interactive works map: orlo.uk/IVTXF






















