Southend West MP Sir David Amess has today pledged their support for the Long Live the Local Campaign to help pubs in Southend West keep their doors open. David Amess joins the more than 100,000 people who have signed the petition so far, including 179 in Southend West.

On Tuesday 16th October, Sir David Amess MP attended the World Dog Alliance’s (WDA) launch of its campaign to ban the consumption of dog meat in the UK.

The MP for Southend West attended a concert on Sunday 14th October held at the Leigh Wesley Methodist Church, where the Southend Wind Orchestra performed. The Orchestra was established in 2017, and formed from members of the well-established Southend Wind Orchestra.

On Saturday 13th October, Sir David Amess MP attended the Celebration & Remembrance Concert at Wesley Methodist Church.

To mark World Thrombosis Day on Wednesday 10th October, Sir David Amess MP took part in the presentation of awards at ‘Anticoagulation Achievement Awards’ in the House of Commons.

Local MP Sir David Amess was delighted to celebrate Westcliff resident Norman Boughton-Smith’s 102nd birthday on Saturday 13th October.

On Thursday 11th October, Sir David visited Westcliff High School for Girls to present the prestigious Jack Petchey Award to Year 10 pupil Erin Stoner.

Southend West Conservative Association (SWCA) held their annual dinner at the Royal Hotel on Thursday 11th October.

Around 100 members of the association attended the black tie event with local MP Sir David Amess welcoming Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP as guest speaker.

Sir David celebrated the launch of a new charity, Only A Pavement Away (OAPA), in Parliament on Wednesday 10th October.

Local MP Sir David Amess showed his support for a new race horse welfare regulator by attending Animal Aid’s event in Parliament on Wednesday 10th October.