My Pet Abduction Bill has successfully passed through the Commons Friday, 19 April, 2024 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. On Friday 19th April 2024, my Pet Abduction Bill, which will, “create offences of dog abduction and cat abduction and will confer a power to make corresponding provision relating to the abduction of other animals commonly kept as pets”... Westminster 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... Westminster 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
Pet Abduction Bill successfully passes Committee Stage 31st January 2024 I am absolutely delighted that my Pet Abduction Bill is the first Private Members Bill to go through committee in this Parliamentary session. I am determined to... Westminster News
Southend constituents join me for Prime Minister's Questions 24th January 2024 On Wednesday 24th January 2024, I was delighted to be able to welcome two of my constituents to the Houses of Parliament. Victoria and Jared Goodwin from... Local News
Why I'm supporting the Music Venue Trust 24th January 2024 On the evening of Tuesday 23rd January 2024, I attended the launch of the Music Venue Trust’s report which calls for a fan-led review of grassroots music. It... Local News
Anna Firth's Pet Abduction Bill Flies Through Second Reading 19th January 2024 Today (Friday 19th January) Anna Firth MP’s Pet Abduction Bill passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons. This follows the First Reading which took... Westminster News
Essex Chambers of Commerce dinner with the Rt Hon Laura Trott MP 15th January 2024 It’s always a pleasure to be able to invite constituents and business owners to join me in the House of Commons. On the evening of Monday 15th January, I was... Local News
The Prime Minister and Home Secretary visit Leigh and Southend-on-Sea 15th January 2024 I was thrilled to welcome the Prime Minister and Home Secretary to Leigh-on-Sea to showcase our amazing city of Southend. When I spoke during Prime Minister’s... Local News
ANNA FIRTH MP WELCOMES KING’S SPEECH 7th November 2023 I am absolutely delighted with today’s King’s speech, it puts forward a serious legislative programme focused on the future, taking difficult but necessary long... Westminster News