Today saw the final ballot to decide which of my two colleagues should now go forward to try and secure the support of the membership of the conservative Party.

Sir David Amess MP has re-affirmed his support for a campaign to tackle discrimination against guide dog owners at an event in Parliament organised by the charity Guide Dogs.

On Wednesday 19 June, Sir David Amess MP tried an electric scooter at an event in Parliament, organised by Bird, showcasing the affordable transport that can improve air quality and reduce congestion.

This National Refill Day (Wednesday 19th June), Sir David Amess MP has joined the campaign to ditch single use plastic water bottles, and encourage everyone to carry their reusable water bottle. 

I was very disappointed that the candidate I was supporting, Dominic Raab, failed to make it through to today's ballot. In my judgement, he would have made a first-class Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister.

Sir David Amess MP has backed the Law Society’s campaign calling for an end to legal aid deserts.

On Monday 17th June, Sir David Amess MP met with the British Red Cross to mark Refugee Week 2019 and hear about the challenges facing those as they rebuild their lives in the UK.

On Monday 17th June, Sir David Amess MP attended a drop-in session hosted by the APPG for Youth Employment and added his name to the Youth Friendly MP Charter, pledging to support youth employment in Southend West. 

Speaking in a debate in the House of Commons on Thursday 13th July, Sir David urged the Government to take action and address the social housing shortage across the UK.

On Wednesday 12th June, Sir David Amess MP joined leading alcohol treatment providers and charities at an event in Parliament, organised by the Alcohol and Families Alliance, to hear about the ways in which family carers for problematic drinkers can and should be supported.