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My Football Governance Bill Speech

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.

Rail Minister visits Chalkwell Station

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.

Labour’s Unashamed Hypocrisy Is Laid Bare By Rayner’s Tax Troubles

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.  

Statue to honour Sir David Amess is unveiled

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.

Visiting Essex & Herts Air Ambulance

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).