James Duddridge, Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, welcomed Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt to Southend.
Jeremy visited the constituency to support the No to AV campaign and took the opportunity to meet with local activists, candidates, residents and shop owners.
James said
""I am delighted to welcome Jeremy to Southend. Jeremy visited a couple of years ago and he was able to appreciate the significant changes there have been since his last visit.
""Jeremy met with local residents and business owners and discussed the successes of Southend Council and of course the No to AV campaign.
""I am thankful to Jeremy for taking time out of his hectic schedule to visit Southend""
ENDS