IPT celebrates 40th anniversary 9th March 2017 The Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) celebrated its 40th anniversary on Monday 6th March with a dinner for its members. Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West... Westminster News
MP praises Brit Awards 24th February 2017 Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, said: “What a wonderful celebration the Brit Awards are regarding the quality of British music, it really is the best in... Westminster News
Member of Parliament threatens to vote against National Funding Formula unless there are changes to Southend’s advantage 22nd February 2017 Sir David in a statement today following his Westminster debate about the proposed new National Funding Formula said: “I was delighted to be joined by my... Westminster News
Southend West MP raises concerns about Personal Independence Payments 22nd February 2017 Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, raised concerns about Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in the House of Commons on Monday 20th February. Addressing... Westminster News
Local MP secures Westminster debate on the Future Funding Provision of Education in Southend 7th February 2017 Following a question to the Leader of the House of Commons in January, Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West, has secured a Westminster Hall debate for 21st... Westminster News
Southend West MP challenges Minister on new funding formula for schools 7th February 2017 On Monday 6th February Sir David challenged a Minister from the Department for Education on the new funding formula for schools. Speaking in the House of... Westminster News
Sir David MP lauds Prime Minister's speech 18th January 2017 On Tuesday 17th January Theresa May set out her twelve point plan for Brexit. Responding to the Prime Minister's speech Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West... Westminster News
Southend West MP speaks in Christmas Adjournment Debate 21st December 2016 Sir David spoke in the House of Commons Christmas Adjournment Debate on Tuesday 20th December. Below is the full transcript of the Southend West MPs speech:... Westminster News
Local MP presses Department for Transport to act on faliing rail services in Southend 8th December 2016 Yesterday Southend West MP, Sir David Amess, chaired a debate in the House of Commons on rail services. He was eager to express his concerns in the House at how... Westminster News