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 Southend United and all its fans.
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 Leigh to raise much-needed funds for multiple charities.
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.
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 in the House of Commons.
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 Hospital.
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 to learn the meaning of the phrase ‘people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones’ as questions over her tax affairs rumble on.
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 and members of the Amess family ahead of the ceremony on Chalkwell seafront, close to Chalkwell Lifeguards in Southend.
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).