A weekend spent supporting the Mayor's nominated charities Sunday, 21 April, 2024 On Friday 19th April I was pleased to attend the Annual Civic Dinner for the Worshipful The Mayor of Southend-on-Sea, Councillor Stephen Habermel. The black-tie dinner was held at Porters Civic House and Mayor’s Parlour in Southend. Other esteemed guests included the Lord Lieutenant for Essex, the High Sheriff and Mayors from across Essex. All proceeds from the evening went to the Mayor’s... Local News
Clam news! Estuary to have first new fishery in centuries 4th April 2024 I'm delighted to announce that the Kent and Essex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (KEIFCA) have approved plans to establish a trial fishery for... Local News
My newsletter for March 2024 31st March 2024 ANNA FIRTH MP FOR SOUTHEND WEST Monthly Westminster and Constituency Updates A note from Anna: Hello all, I'd like to start by wishing you all a very happy... Newsletters
Rise of the far-left in Britain - should we be worried? 23rd March 2024 This article was commissioned by GB News on 22 March 2024. Far-left politics in the United Kingdom have existed since at least the 1840s, with at least one... Westminster News
My sneak-peek preview of ‘Romans: Settling in Southend’ Exhibition 22nd March 2024 On Friday 22 March I was invited to get a sneak preview of the exhibition, ‘Romans: Settling in Southend’ Exhibition at the Central Museum and Planetarium in... Local News
Supporting the WASPI Women of Southend 21st March 2024 Among the constituents who booked in to see me privately at my recent Super Surgery were two local WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) campaigners... Local News
The Orpheus Singers' Spring Concert 16th March 2024 On Saturday 16th March, I was delighted to attend the Spring Concert of the Orpheus Singers at St Saviour’s Church, Westcliff. The concert performed by the... Local News
My Super Surgeries: a one-stop-shop for constituents 15th March 2024 On Friday 15th March, I welcomed over 35 constituents to my fifth ‘Super Surgery’, in St Margaret’s Church Hall in Southend. During a normal Friday or Monday... Local News
The launch of Chill Southend Cold Water Swimmers 9th March 2024 On Saturday 9th March, I was delighted to attend the launch of Chill Southend, a club which offers cold water swim therapy for improved health & well-being... Local News
Bringing back respect in our schools 8th March 2024 This article was commissioned by GB News on 8th March 2024. Respect is an overused word nowadays, it’s often bandied around in terms of people keen on asserting... Opinions