Southend West MP Sir David Amess made a charity bet on the Grand National on Tuesday 10 April. The local MP visited Coral Bookmakers on London Road to make his bet on ‘Perfect Candidate’.

On Tuesday 10 April, Sir David visited a local William Hill shop to show his support for the chain’s Football Shirt Friday campaign in aid of Bowel Cancer Research.

Sir David met with Pam Cottle, a new local author, and charity workers to promote Autism Awareness Week on Tuesday 10 April.

On Saturday 7th April, Sir David Amess MP attended the Knights of St. Columba Irish evening at Saint Peter’s Church in Leigh-on-Sea. Guests at the charity event were treated to an Irish dance troupe performance whilst they tucked into traditional Irish food and drink.

MPs from across Essex have pledged their support for the Love Essex NHS campaign, which aims to highlight the hard work of NHS staff and its importance in UK society.

On Friday 6th April, local MP Sir David Amess attended the official launch of Marine Estates on Leigh Broadway. The MP for Southend West joined James Bonham, Managing Director of Marine Estates, the Mayor of Southend and Cllr Bernard Arscott to celebrate the launch.

A new Community Rail Partnership will work to improve the rail line between Wickford and Southend and the communities it serves.

New ‘one stop shops’ designed to speed-up cancer diagnosis and help save lives are being rolled out across the country and one will be based at Southend Hospital.

Today, Environment Secretary Michael Gove confirmed that the UK will introduce a ban on ivory sales.

The proposed ban will be the toughest in Europe and amongst the toughest in the world – helping to protect elephants for future generations. 

On Thursday 29 March, Sir David Amess MP asked the Leader of the House for a debate on the excessive salaries often given to senior members of the public sector.

Speaking in the House of Commons, the MP for Southend West said: