David Amess

  Southend West MP, David Amess, joined in with an event to see how MPs lung function results compared with someone with Cystic Fibrosis to highlight the devastating impact of the disease for Cystic Fibrosis Week 2012. 

 The cost of living has gone up over recent years, and faster than what earning have. In this economic environment it’s hard for families to make ends meet. One of the areas that people can face difficulty is energy. However, with energy prices rising people don’t need to face higher bills. Through energy efficiency people can save money. Insulating a home by filling a cavity, or a loft, can save a household around £175 a year.

 David Amess MP has backed ‘The Big Switch’ campaign for energy customers to get a cheaper deal. 

 Last week David Amess’ portrait appeared in a one off unique parliamentary photographic exhibition to raise awareness of lung cancer, the most common cancer worldwide. In the UK alone, lung cancer causes around 35,000 deaths a year.

  This year marks the twentieth anniversary of David Amess MP’s historic victory in Basildon. On the 9th of April 1992, Mr Amess retained his seat against overwhelming odds, and in the process revealed to the world that the Conservatives would be staying in power. Even today, this event is referred to as a sign that John Major would be re elected.

                                                                            David Amess MP

 David Amess MP has backed a stunning new film documenting the Presidency of Mohammed Nasheed in the Maldives. Running from the first year of President Nasheed's reign, and culminating at the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Summit in 2009, Jon Shenk's film focuses on the uphill struggle faced by these beautiful Islands against the onslaught of climate change. To highlight the extent of the environmental problem, a rise in sea level of just 3ft would submerge many of the 1200 Islands.

 Local MP David Amess took great pleasure in judging the Leigh-on-Sea Town Council Easter Bonnet competition over the recent Easter Weekend at the Leigh Library Gardens. It was a wonderful family event, and all who took part enjoyed celebrating Easter. Mr Amess said: “It was lovely to see how much hard work the children had put into making their fantastic Easter Bonnets. I hope they enjoyed the day as much as I did”.

 David Amess, MP for Southend West, recently attended an Olympic inspired event featuring artists and athletes from across Essex. ‘Journey to the Podium’ was part of ‘Arts in Parliament’, a free programme of cultural events taking place in Westminster Hall this summer. Local artist David Shields has been selected to take part and his work ‘Body Mind Commitment’ shows different aspects of the dedication required to compete as a professional sportsman.