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.

The Southend West MP has called on the Government to reform animal cruelty sentencing and introduce tougher laws to ensure those convicted are banned from keeping animals in future.  

Sir David Amess MP attended an event organised by ADS and the Aerospace Growth Partnership at the House of Commons yesterday to highlight the value of the UK aerospace to national prosperity through supporting local jobs and skills.

This is a crucial moment for the country. Conservative MPs like me are about to choose a new Party leader, and a Prime Minister who will take office at one of the great turning points in our history.

For me that choice, and that person, is Dominic Raab.

Sir David Amess MP, is urging people in Southend West to get involved with the RLSS UK's Drowning Prevention Week campaign to prevent summer tragedies. 

Sir David Amess MP has pledged his support to unpaid carers across Southend as part of Carers Week 2019, running from 10-16 June.

On Monday 10th June, Sir David Amess met with Essex and Herts Air Ambulance to hear about their life-saving work and thank the volunteers and fundraisers who make it possible.

Local MP Sir David Amess is supporting a campaign run by charity The Reading Agency to encourage all primary school children to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.

Ahead of the 2nd anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Sir David spoke in a Parliamentary debate calling on the Government to take urgent action on building and fire safety regulations.