Cash remains an important part of daily life in Southend West and for millions of people across the UK, which is why the Government has committed to legislate for the protection of access to cash.
Many constituents have contacted me about the Health and Care Bill. Improving local healthcare is one of my absolute priorities as your MP, so this Bill is particularly important to me.
I have been humbled by the huge generosity shown by local residents for the Ukrainian people affected by the unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. Just as after the murder of Sir David last year, Southend has demonstrated what an exceptional community it is and how lucky we are to be a part of it.
The Conservative Policy Forum hosted an online members policy pitch debate on Friday 3 April. Don't forget to read the pitches and cast your vote up until Monday 6 April!
I discovered that a fellow Member at Sevenoaks District Council could not afford legal advice. The elderly lady and her family were being relentlessly persued by malicious neighbours over a non existent right of way, I volunteered my legal training and expertise to fight for justice on her and her families behalf.
We all understand the need for sensible development, but we must use brown field sites first and protect our green spaces. When people in the Kent villages of Brasted and Sundridge approached me for support in their campaign to protect fields earmarked for development I was happy to use my legal training and experience gained as a Councillor to guide them through the quasi judicial process.
