There’s so much to look forward to for our town in the near future 30th March 2018 Last week we celebrated 30 years since the Royals Shopping Centre opened in Southend. The Royals along with the Victoria Circus, were great additions to the... Articles
I think a bit of clarification on free school meals issue is called for 23rd March 2018 It has been another busy week in and around Parliament and the constituency. There was one vote in particular which was on the provisions of free school meals... Articles
More good news for new housing and our future plans for Essex 16th March 2018 The good news keeps rolling in for Southend. Just this week I received some more good news from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. I am... Articles
Apprenticeships are a great option 9th March 2018 This week marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week. During the week businesses across the UK will be spreading the word about the benefits of... Articles
This scandal must never be allowed to happen again 2nd March 2018 During my week in Parliament I have been working very closely with my colleagues on the recent allegations surrounding Oxfam’s conduct in Haiti and about... Articles
Valentine's Day was perfect to launch "Love Your NHS" campaign 23rd February 2018 This week we had a visit from Jeremy Hunt Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. His visit was in aid of our “Love Your NHS Campaign”. Both Cllr James... Articles
Glad to hear that Zimbabwe will be holding a free and fair election soon 16th February 2018 I met with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the right honourable Sajid Javid to thank him and the Government for their... Articles
I welcome £15m investment in the Better Queensway development 9th February 2018 Like many, I was pleased to hear the announcement of £15 million investment supporting the ‘Better Queensway’ Development in Southend from the Ministry of... Articles
I am committed to honour those who were lost in the Holocaust 2nd February 2018 Saturday, January 27th marked Holocaust Memorial Day, the anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the site of... Articles