Why I support the ban on live animal exports Tuesday, 14 May, 2024 I am absolutely delighted that the Live Exports Bill has completed all of its Parliamentary stages and will now go on to receive Royal Assent and become law. This follows the Bill passing its Report Stage on 8th May in the House of Lords and Committee Stage on 14th March, having already passed all of its stages in the House of Commons. I spoke in the Commons during the Second Reading of the bill... Westminster News
Meeting the winners of the Hungry Cupboard poster competition 27th April 2024 On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to meet the young winners of the Hungry Cupboard poster competition. Chloe and Eddie’s designs were chosen as the... Local News
Getting Footloose with Southend Operatic & Dramatic Society 26th April 2024 A huge thank you must go to Southend Operatic & Dramatic Society for inviting me to their fantastic production of Footloose at the Palace Theatre. It was an... Local News
Supporting the fundraising to send our dancers to the World Championships in Prague! 26th April 2024 On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to visit Expressions Theatre Arts School with Cllr Helen Boyd to meet some of the dancers who are preparing for the... Local News
Talking about Online Safety at the Westborough School 26th April 2024 On Friday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to be asked to take part in The Westborough School’s Online Safety Assembly alongside presenters from Google. The ‘Be... Local News
Why I want to establish Leigh Community Centre as an 'Asset of Community Value' 24th April 2024 I have published an open letter nominating Leigh Community Centre to become an “Asset of Community Value”. This comes at a time of concern for the future of the... Local News
My Football Governance Bill Speech 24th April 2024 Yesterday, the House of Commons had the long awaited second reading of the Football Governance Bill. I was truly delighted to speak in the debate on behalf of... Local News
Supporting responsible dog ownership with the Blue Cross 23rd April 2024 Some of my favourite weeks in my job as an MP revolve around dogs! I was delighted to take part in the Mayor's Charity Dog Walk in Southend, before pledging my... Westminster News
A weekend spent supporting the Mayor's nominated charities 21st April 2024 On Friday 19th April I was pleased to attend the Annual Civic Dinner for the Worshipful The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Stephen Habermel. The black-tie... Local News
Welcoming home Simon Lambert after an epic 480 mile bike ride 21st April 2024 I was so pleased to be at the finish line on Sunday 21st April to say huge congratulations to Simon Lambert! Simon cycled a whopping 480 miles from Leith to... Local News