Thousands of Tesco workers have been walking in relay from Land’s End to John O’Groats raising funds for Tesco’s National Charity Partnership.

On the eve of Baby Loss Awareness Week, Sir David Amess MP has once again pledged his support for this worthwhile cause. 

Back British Farming Day took place on Wednesday 13 September and gave Sir David the opportunity to highlight the importance of farmers in the UK. The Southend West MP wore a wheat pin badge in support of the event organised by the National Farmers Union.  

On Saturday 2nd of September, Sir David attended a major rally in Trafalgar Square commemorating the massacre of Iranian political prisoners in 1988. 

At 12:00 on Monday 21st August, Big Ben sounded it's bells for the last time for the next 4 years. Thousands gathered in Westminster to see and hear the last chimes of Big Ben before vital construction work begins on the Elizabeth Tower.

Big Ben's famous chimes will fall silent on midday next Monday until 2021 to allow essential repair works to take place. The Elizabeth Clock Tower, where the bells are housed, will undergo major restoration work.

Sir David Amess MP, spoke in the Summer Adjournment debate in the House of Commons on Thursday 20th July, the day the house rose for summer recess.

On Thursday 13th July, Sir David Amess MP asked the Leader of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP, for a debate on the laws surrounding illegal caravanning sites during Business of the House questions.

The MP for Southend West said:

Following the tragic events at Grenfell Tower last month, a debate took place in the House of Commons on Wednesday 12th July on the inquiry into the fire.

Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West and Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Fire Safety & Rescue Group said:

The All-Party British-Maldives Parliamentary Group convened on Tuesday 11th July for their reconstitution meeting.