Nobody wants to admit the scale of the Islamist extremist threat to our democracy 25th February 2024 This article was written for the Sunday Telegraph on 25th February 2024. In 2021, Sir David Amess was stabbed to death by an Islamist extremist who targeted him... Local News
Keeping our children safe from online harm. Bridging the gap between now and the online safety bill. 20th February 2024 Whose job is it to protect our children from online harm? That is the sixty-four-thousand-dollar question. Is it the tech companies? Schools? The Government... Local News
My boat trip to see the clam beds in the estuary 18th February 2024 Sunday 18th February was a little different from usual in that I went out to sea with local and regional fishermen to discuss the best ways to make the most of... Local News
A resounding success! My fourth 'Clean Water and Sewage Summit', holding the water companies to account. 16th February 2024 On Friday 16th February at Leigh Sailing Club, I convened my fourth clean water and sewage summit. Residents, activists, councillors and concerned business... Local News
So glad that my visit to Eastwood Academy Trust coincided with Cultural Day 15th February 2024 My visit to Eastwood Academy in Southend coincided with the school's Cultural Day activities which was unexpected, but great fun. I was shown around by the new... Local News
Checking on progress at Southend Hospital 13th February 2024 On Monday 12 Feb I made my quarterly visit to Southend Hospital to witness the progress on several different projects. You may remember that I was instrumental... Local News
We need improved access to NHS dentists in Southend 7th February 2024 Today I called upon the Health Secretary to guarantee improved dental services in Southend West and Leigh, to ensure that everyone who needs an NHS dentist is... Local News
Why I'm supporting the launch of the Jo Cox Civility Commission to tackle abuse and intimidation in British politics 5th February 2024 Last week I joined the Jo Cox Foundation’s calls to tackle all forms of abuse and intimidation against elected representatives by backing the recommendations in... Local News
Marking the second anniversary of becoming your MP 3rd February 2024 Two years ago when I was elected to be the MP for Southend West, I paid tribute to Sir David Amess, who while holding his regular constituency surgery, was... Local News