Robert Halfon
Robert Halfon | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Harlow | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Rammell |
| Majority | 4,925 (11.2%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 March 1969 North London, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Exeter University |
| Website | Official website |
Robert Henry Halfon[2] (born 22 March 1969) is a British Conservative politician. He is the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Harlow, and was first elected at the 2010 general election.[3]
Early life
Halfon was born to a British Jewish family,[4] and was educated at Highgate School, and the University of Exeter, where he read for a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and a Master of Arts in Russian and East European politics. Halfon is a member of the Prospect trade union.[5]
Political career
Halfon initially worked as Chief of Staff for the Conservative MP Oliver Letwin and as Political Director for Conservative Friends of Israel. He contested the Harlow seat in both 2001 and 2005, losing by just 97 votes on the second occasion.[6]
After taking his seat in the House of Commons, Halfon asked a question[7] that set the topic for his maiden speech, which he subsequently made on 2 June 2010 during a debate on education and health aspects of the Gracious Speech.[8] On 19 July 2010 he hosted the launch of the Friends of Israel Initiative at the House of Commons.[9][10]
Alternative medicine
He is a supporter of homeopathy, having signed several early day motions in support of its continued funding on the National Health Service sponsored by Conservative MP David Tredinnick.[11]
References
- ^ "British Jews taking wait-and-see approach to unusual new coalition". Haaretz Newspaper. Israel. 13 May 2010. Retrieved 04 June 2010.
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- ^ "Election 2010: Harlow result". cityam.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ^ Jessica Elgot. "New Jewish ministers and the Miliband rivalry". The Jewish Chronicle.
- ^ http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-committees/public-administration/Formalminutes2010-11.pdf
- ^ "Biography". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ^ Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Robert Halfon MP
- ^ "Hansard". London, United Kingdom. 2 June 2010. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
If we give young people the necessary skills and training, we give them opportunities and jobs for the future. Expanding and improving apprenticeships is not just about economic efficiency based on pure utilitarianism; it involves the profoundly Conservative ideas of helping people to help themselves, of a work ethic, of opportunity and, most importantly, of social justice.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "The Friends of Israel Initiative was launched to a rapturous reception at the British Parliament on Monday, July 19". Friends of Israel Initiative. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
- ^ "Friends of Israel Initiative - speeches". Henry Jackson Society. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
- ^ Tredinnick, David (2010-06-29). "Early Day Motion #342 British Medical Association Motions on Homeopathy".