The Southend West MP has welcomed an extra £23 million funding increase for Essex Police in 2019. Sir David met with the Home Secretary Sajid Javid to discuss the cash boost as part of the 2019 police funding settlement.

The Southend West MP attended Amnesty International's Annual Human Rights Day Reception on Wednesday 12th December to show his support for women around the world who are being attacked, threatened and even killed for defending their rights.

Sir David Amess MP visited Southend Sorting Office to see first-hand the operation of delivering Christmas post and to pass on early Season’s Greetings to its dedicated, hardworking staff.

Sir David Amess MP joined in the festivities at Christmas events across Southend this weekend. The MP started the busy festive period on Thursday 6th December by attending the lighting of the Christmas tree outside Southend Borough Council.

On Friday 7th December, the Southend Mencap held their annual Christmas concert. Sir David Amess MP and Southend Mayor Cllr Derek Jarvis joined the celebrations at Highlands Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea.

The Southend West MP pledged to help end rough sleeping and make sure everyone can have a home for good at a St Mungo’s event in Parliament on Tuesday 4th December.Guests, including St Mungo’s clients, parliamentarians and charity representatives, met in the House of Commons to discuss the govern

The MP has called on the Department for Health to ensure that healthcare services at Southend Hospital are supported and patients put first.

On Wednesday 5th December, Sir David Amess joined Cats Protection at its annual Christmas parliamentary reception at Westminster to celebrate the charity’s campaigning work.

The Southend West MP joined parliamentary colleagues and faith leaders at the annual House of Commons Chanukah Reception. 

Sir David Amess gave a helping hand to the UK’s biggest food collection for people in need this Christmas.