On Friday 12th April, Sir David Amess MP paid tribute to police dogs at the unveiling of the UK’s first National K9 Police Dog Memorial in Chelmsford.

Quite rightly, local residents in Southend want the best possible healthcare provision and judging by the feedback that I get from residents, Southend Hospital is held in high regard.

To celebrate English Tourism Week (Saturday 30th March to Sunday 7th April), the Southend Central Museum invited local MP Sir David Amess and Councillor Georgina Philips for a special viewing of their shipwreck exhibition.

On Friday 6th April, Sir David Amess MP joined Tesco as their Prince Avenue store turned pink to support Cancer Research UK's Race for Life.

Ahead of the Grand National on Saturday 6th April, Sir David Amess MP visited Southend's Coral shop to place a £50 charity bet. 

I am receiving a very large number of emails, from both constituents and non-constituents, commenting on the process in which Parliament is now engaged in as we try to leave the EU. These views are diverse.

At Prime Minister’s Questions on 3rd April, Sir David raised with Theresa May the post-Brexit investment and business partnerships Southend has to offer.

Sir David Amess MP has welcomed the announcement that Chalkwell Station will receive Government funding to improve accessibility for disabled users.

Following the Conservative Association's Annual General Meeting, Sir David has been unanimously re-selected as the Conservative candidate for Southend-West.

Sir David is supporting his constituency neighbour James Duddridge MP as he prepares to run the London Marathon for local charity Havens Hospices.