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James Duddridge MP has run the distance of a marathon this week as part of a fundraising challenge for Southend homeless charity HARP. The MP for Rochford and...

Motorcycle training to help key workers stay on the road has restarted in South Essex thanks to the work of a Rochford-based training centre and their local MP...

Below is James' letter to residents in Rochford and Southend East, which was published in today's edition of the Southend Echo. Dear Resident, This is a very...

James Duddridge MP is hoping to raise extra cash for charity this week by using his daily exercise to rack up enough miles to total the distance of a marathon...

The public is being urged not to add further pressure to the emergency services by entering the water along Southend seafront during the coronavirus pandemic...

Furlough scheme extended to help more workers get 80% of wages paid The Government's furlough scheme was this week extended to help more workers get paid during...

A £59 million debt write-off for Southend Hospital has been welcomed by James Duddridge MP. Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust will have the debt...

Your coronavirus update from James Duddridge MP 3rd April 2020 #DontVisitSouthend Anyone can catch coronavirus, and anyone can spread it. That’s why I’ve teamed...

James Duddridge MP says ensuring local NHS staff have the protective equipment they need to beat coronavirus is a key priority. The MP for Rochford and Southend...