My Three Vital Questions For The Leadership Candidates Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 Just over a month ago, both Conservative seats in Southend turned red for the first time ever. As the penultimate Conservative MP to join the last parliament, I saw first-hand the destruction of our party and watched with incredulity as colleagues battled for their own personal brand of conservatism at the expense of the wider party. Like many colleagues, I face a decision as to whether to join... Opinions
Anglian Water publishes live storm overflow map 30th April 2024 At 1000 on Tuesday 30th April 2024, Anglian Water published its 'Love Every Drop' live storm overflow map. https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/.../sto.../storm... Local News
Attending the outdoor opening drive at Chalkwell Bowling & Petanque Club 27th April 2024 On Saturday 27th April 2024, I was delighted to be asked to take part in the outdoor opening drive at Chalkwell Bowling & Petanque Club. I attended along with... Local 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