My Football Governance Bill Speech Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 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. As often happens in Parliament, the time MPs are allowed to contribute to proceedings gets shortened considerably as time goes on so I wanted to publish the full version of my speech, so constituents have... Local 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
£110 million funding approved to improve patient care in Mid and South Essex 3rd November 2023 Hospitals across Mid and South Essex are receiving a welcome £110 million boost, to increase the number of beds, upgrade emergency departments and improve... Local News
MP ‘s Third Sewage Summit Secures Millions of Pounds of Investment for Southend, a New “Near Real-Time” Beach Alert System and Year Round Water Testing 27th October 2023 Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, held a packed public meeting on Friday, 27th October at Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club to continue to hold local water company... Local News
Sir David Amess Plaque Unveilled 23rd October 2023 It was an honour to welcome Lady Julia and Katie Amess to Parliament today to witness the unveiling of Sir David’s memorial plaque in the House of Commons... Westminster News