News in Thurrock

General Secretary of the App Drivers & Couriers Union (ADCU) James Farrar and driver Yaseen Aslam pose in front of the Supreme Court today.

Occasional Nub News columnist and local councillor Martin Kerin offers us his reflections on a landmark decision in the rights of workers.

I AM writing to wholeheartedly welcome the decision today (Friday, 19 February) of the UK Supreme Court that Uber's workers must be classified for what they really are – workers, not self-employed.

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Mico Bienvenu

Occasional Thurrock Nub News contributor Mico Bienvenu, a vastly experienced professional in the care sector, examines the impact of Covid-19 and asks 'What is the way forward and what can we learn from this awful and life changing experience?'

The COVID 19 Pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the social care system for older people.

Is it time now to review how we, as a nation, deliver social care for the elderly?

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LOCAL observer of all things Thurrock and political commentator Peter Perrin offers up his personal views of the now expected local government elections in Thurrock.

I am pleased that local government elections have been authorised to take place in May 2021. This is a welcome and essential return of the democratic right to people to vote for their chosen councillors.

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Charlie Key pictured with fellow Conservative councillor Tunde Ojetola and MP Jackie Doyle-Price during his term in office as a Chafford councillor.

FORMER Thurrock councillor Charlie Key, still a keen observer of all things Thurrock, has been reflecting on the local response to news that two independent councillors have joined the Conservatives. One local writer described the duo worse than 'slugs'. Mr Key believes that a bit more reflection and perspective is needed.

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Mr Perrin's blog:

By Peter Perrin - Nub News contributor

5th Jan 2021 | Opinion

Peter Perrin.

Thurrock resident Peter Perrin, a regular commentator on public affairs in the borough, writes an occasional blog for Thurrock Nub news and today responds to comments made in another opinion piece on New Year's Day by Labour councillor Martin Kerin.

I feel compelled to respond to Cllr Martin Kerin's recent opinion piece on Thurrock Nub News entitled Brexit got done – A Remainer's reflection.

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Cllr Martin Kerin think the UK has missed the bus to prosperity.

Thurrock Labour councillor and occasional commentator on Thurrock Nub News, Martin Kerin, makes a New Year's Day reflection on a new beginning

II is no secret to anyone who knows me, or to anyone who follows Thurrock politics, that I am a Remainer. Not only did I vote Remain in 2016 - I actually campaigned, on the streets, for the official 'Britain Stronger in Europe' campaign.

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