A THURROCK councillor has accused MP Jackie Doyle-Price of a “u-turn” on her opposition to a new Thames crossing.

Ukip’s Tim Aker, who battled Ms Doyle-Price for her seat at this year’s general election, has made the comments after the MP last week published details of a survey she ran which showed 90 percent of Thurrock residents want a new crossing.

Ms Doyle-Price, along with Mr Aker and almost every politician in Thurrock, has been vocal against proposals to build a new bridge in Thurrock. However it now looks increasingly likely it will become a reality with either option A, by the current crossing, or option C near Tilbury.

Ms Doyle-Price has said option D, in Canvey, would be to costly compared to the other options.

Mr Aker said: "Jackie Doyle Price seems to be u-turning on her opposition to a new Thames crossing. We remember all those leaflets she put out, all those staged photos collecting signatures against another crossing.

“Now the election's over she's ready to sell Thurrock out. I can tell you we'll never stop opposing a new Thames crossing.

“Thurrock is more than just a set of roads and bridges. It's our home. We deserve cleaner air and less congestion. Only a genuinely local MP would appreciate that."