I first met Sir Teddy when as a young man, before I got into Parliament, I was invited to campaign for him in the Southend East & Rochford by election of 1980. I was sent to the home of the former Mayor of Southend, Mrs Joan Carlisle and she and I went and canvassed for Teddy. 

Southend West MP Sir David Amess has joined with representatives of the UK's beer drinkers, pub goers, brewers and publicans to urge the Chancellor to keep pubs afloat in the Autumn Budget.

On Thursday 14th September Sir David addressed a room of A-level students from Westcliff High School for Boys in Parliament. The grammar school, based in Westcliff-on-Sea, is renowned for being one of the leading schools in the country. 

To mark the launch of WWF’s Picture England exhibition, Sir David Amess MP attended a private view in the House of Commons on 14th September 2017.  
 

On Wednesday 13th September, Sir David Amess attended a parliamentary reception in the Terrace Pavilion endorsing the UK’s maritime domain. Maritime UK brings together the UK’s shipping ports, marine and business services industries to promote the sector, push policy and drive growth. 

On Wednesday 13th September Sir David attended a Swiss Lunch Reception in Parliament which sought to promote the 2018 British-Swiss Parliamentary Ski Week in Davos.

Sir David Amess MP has signed up to support the UK’s drowning prevention charity in its work to reduce drowning and provide water safety education and lifesaving awards across the UK and Ireland.

Sir David Ames MP has started the new Parliamentary term highlighting the importance of animal welfare by meeting with the RSPCA and their inspectors at the House of Commons.

Sir David said in a statement today:

Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, has shown his support for Breast Cancer Now’s flagship fundraiser, wear it pink, which will see thousands of people across the UK adding a splash of pink to their outfits on Friday 20th October to raise vital funds for breast cancer research.