David Amess

David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, was at Iveagh Hall on Friday 23rd October to support the Southend Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association, who are collecting books to send to the Armed Forces in Afghanistan. David gratefully accepted the first contribution and praised the Association for their role in setting up such a wonderful project.

Southend YMCA held its first fashion show on Sunday 25th October in front of a delighted packed house. David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, joined 250 guests including the Mayor and Mayoress of Southend in the new “YMCA etc” vintage charity shop in Southend.

On the evening of Saturday 25th April 2009, David Amess MP attended the East Division Quarter Final of the All England Theatre Festival. Southend Drama Society won the competition against the Woodhouse Players of the Waltham Forest Festival, perf

On Sunday 8th November, Southend West MP David Amess joined the Royal British Legion for the Act of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on Westcliff Parade. David was joined by fellow MP James Duddridge, who represents Rochford and Southend East. Together they laid wreaths to commemorate the sacrifices made by people over the generations in the service of their country. David said: “T

On Sunday 11th October, David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, showed his support for the Annual Sponsored Walk in aid of Southend Hospital. David presented medals to the participants as they completed the seven mile walk from Uncle Tom’s Cabin to Chalkwell.

David Amess MP was delighted to lead a parliamentary delegation to Rome.  The group had the opportunity to thank the Pope for accepting the invitation to visit the United Kingdom next year.

Southend West Scouts joined David Amess MP for a reception with the Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday 12th October 2009.  The local Scouts were given a tour of Parliament before meeting with their MP in the magnificent surrounding of the Speaker’s office.

David Amess MP is backing a National Autistic Society (NAS) campaign to stop adults with autism being written-off by the employment and benefits system. A new report by the NAS reveals a third of people with the condition currently live without a job and without benefits; many are forced to rely on family and friends for help.

David Amess, Member of Parliament for Southend West, met with TV presenter and sports journalist Clare Balding at the ‘Racing Together’ reception at the House of Commons this week.