On Saturday 17th August,  Southend Carnival took place along the streets of the town. Sir David, along with James Duddridge MP and Mayor John Lamb joined in with the celebrations.  

Sir David has continued his summer tour of the 9 wards in Southend West.  

Southend West is a Parliamentary constituency which is comprised of 9 wards. Sir David was delighted to spend time in Westborough Ward recently, along with a local Conservative Councillor and party activists.  

Sir David Amess MP is calling on Southend West’s small shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops Competition, celebrating the creativity of small shops and the central role they play in their local community. 

Ahead of the Parliamentary recess, Southend West MP Sir David Amess was delighted to attend a Parliamentary event on the issue of Skin Cancer.  

Ahead of Parliament’s summer break, it is customary for an Adjournment debate to take place. HM Government had not initially planned for a Summer Adjournment debate, but following Sir David’s hardwork, it was restored to its rightful place on the ‘Order Paper’. The debate took place for over two

Following his appointment by HM Queen as Prime Minister, Thursday 25th July saw Boris Johnson make a statement to the House of Commons.  

On Thursday 25th July, Sir David took part in questions to the Leader of the House of Commons. He used the opportunity to raise the issue of the financial support that is made available to blind and partially sighted people.  

On the morning of Thursday 25th July, Southend West MP Sir David Amess raised the issue of plastic pollution with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP. 

To mark the one year anniversary since the publication of the National Infrastructure Assessment, Sir David Amess MP attended a reception in Parliament.