My Three Vital Questions For The Leadership Candidates Tuesday, 6 August, 2024 Just over a month ago, both Conservative seats in Southend turned red for the first time ever. As the penultimate Conservative MP to join the last parliament, I saw first-hand the destruction of our party and watched with incredulity as colleagues battled for their own personal brand of conservatism at the expense of the wider party. Like many colleagues, I face a decision as to whether to join... Opinions
Attending the launch of the new Fracture Liaison Service at Southend Hospital 17th 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... Local News
Why I support the ban on live animal exports 14th May 2024 I am absolutely delighted that the Live Exports Bill has completed all of its Parliamentary stages and will now go on to receive Royal Assent and become law... Westminster News
Women who are passionate about politics 11th May 2024 I was delighted to be invited to speak at the CWO - Conservative Women's Organisation - National Conference on Saturday 11th May. I was on the panel for the... Westminster News
Attending the Mayor Making ceremony 9th May 2024 I was delighted to attend the Mayor Making ceremony at the Civic Centre and welcome Southend’s first independent Mayor Ron Woodley. I’d like to thank the... Local News
Raising awareness of the dangers of skin cancer 9th May 2024 I was pleased to support Melanoma Awareness Month in Parliament and meet with representatives from Focus on Melanoma and The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity... Local News
Why I'm supporting the campaign to outlaw 'Revenge Porn' 9th May 2024 I was pleased to support this important campaign #NotYoursToView to stop the use of so-called revenge porn, a vile practice whereby intimate photos and videos... Westminster News
Discussing how to tackle terrorism and domestic threats from Iran 7th May 2024 On Tuesday 7th May it was a pleasure to join the National Council of Resistance of Iran in Parliament to discuss tackling terrorism and domestic threats from... Westminster News
Free and fair elections simply couldn't happen without such brilliant support 3rd May 2024 I never take it for granted that we live in a democracy where every single adult has the right to vote freely, fairly and in complete confidence. Following on... Local News
April Newsletter 1st May 2024 ANNA FIRTH MP FOR SOUTHEND WEST Monthly Westminster and Constituency Updates A note from Anna: Hello all, I do hope this newsletter finds you well and that you... Newsletters