I would like to thank all of the residents in Rochford and Southend East that voted on Thursday for the local elections and also the AV referendum.
The electorate in Rochford and Southend spoke out loud and clear in favour of retaining the first past the post system, the system currently used for electing MP's.
I am delighted that both Southend Borough Council and Rochford District Council remain Conservative led administrations.
I look forward to working with the councillors to ensure that the residents of Rochford and Southend East remain proud to live and work in our area.
ENDS