Local MP, Sir David Amess, has signed up to support the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Shop Workers’ Protection Pledge, vowing to stand with retail staff and support legislation to better protect shop workers from violence and abuse.
On Monday 20th July, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, and James Duddridge, MP for Rochford and Southend East, attended a virtual meeting with Kelly Tolhurst MP, Minister for Aviation.
Sir David Amess has joined nearly 90 other MPs in signing a letter to the Prime Minister to ask that those who work in the beauty industry are allowed to return to work in a Covid-secure way.
The Chancellor has announced a much-needed boost for tourism and hospitality businesses in Southend West, as part of his Summer Economic Update to kickstart the economy post-coronavirus.
Today campaign group, Power for People, thanked local MP, Sir David Amess, for supporting a new Bill in Parliament that would help rebuild local economies whilst increasing clean energy generation.
I have received many emails about the events in America which we have seen unfolding on our TV screens. I have been shocked, horrified and repulsed at the murder of a US citizen by a policeman, with three officers standing by and doing nothing to help. Absolutely unforgivable in every respect.
Over the past few days I have been contacted by constituents raising issues surrounding the conduct of the Prime Minister’s Chief Adviser. I have never met the gentleman.
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Parliament is currently shut down until 21 April at the earliest to combat the spread of the virus. For this reason, the inquiry into endometriosis is currently suspended.
Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, pledged his support for charities across the UK by signing a letter addressed to Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer.
