Attending the launch of the new Fracture Liaison Service at Southend Hospital Friday, 17 May, 2024 On Friday 17th May 2024, I was pleased to attend the launch of the new Fracture Liaison Service at Southend Hospital and I very much enjoyed chatting with patients who will benefit from this amazing facility being right on their doorstep here in Southend. Residents in mid and south Essex will benefit from a fracture service where hospitals and GPs work together across the whole of mid and south... 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
A clear win for Birbalsingh and a victory for common sense 21st April 2024 This article was commissioned by GB News on 19th April 2024. I recently wrote about how to bring back respect to our schools. As I put pen to paper, the person... Opinions
Oliver! Jr at West Leigh Junior School 20th April 2024 On Saturday 20th April 2024, I attended a performance of Oliver! Jr at West Leigh Junior School and I was absolutely blown away by the children’s performance on... Local News
My Pet Abduction Bill has successfully passed through the Commons 19th April 2024 I am thrilled to announce that my Pet Abduction Bill has successfully passed through its final stage in the Commons, and is now on its way to the House of Lords... Westminster News
Rail Minister visits Chalkwell Station 18th April 2024 Last Thursday 18th April 2024, Huw Merriman MP, Minister for Rail and HS2, visited Chalkwell station following a promise made to me during Transport Questions... Local News
Seeking sponsors for my 2024 charity abseil down Southend Hospital's tower! 16th April 2024 On Saturday 18th May 2024, I will once again take part in a charity abseil challenge, this time to raise money for the Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal at Southend... Local News
Labour’s Unashamed Hypocrisy Is Laid Bare By Rayner’s Tax Troubles 12th April 2024 You reap what you sow. In a week where the Labour Party have outlined their plans to crack down on tax dodgers, Angela Rayner and the Labour party are starting... Opinions
Statue to honour Sir David Amess is unveiled 11th April 2024 I was deeply honoured to organise and oversee the unveiling of the statue to honour the memory of Sir David Amess. On Thursday 11th April I joined Lady Julia... Local News
Visiting Essex & Herts Air Ambulance 10th April 2024 On Wednesday April 10th I was delighted to pay a visit to North Weald Airfield for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT... Local News