Meeting with Chief Superintendent
Last week John met with Chief Superintendent, Tom Simons, Essex North Local Policing Area Commander, to discuss local policing issues. Essex Police has seen over 700 new police officers join the force since 2016, which has helped with strengthening local response teams. It is good to see that there is a particular focus on reducing […]
Tribute to Sir David Amess MP
David Amess was a great friend to me, and a brilliant MP for nearly 40 years. His death is truly shocking, and a huge loss to his constituents in Southend. At this time, all my thoughts are with his family and loved ones.
Visit to Thomas Plume’s Library
Last week John visited Thomas Plume’s Library in Maldon, to learn more about the recent restorations that were completed to preserve the historic building. Thomas Plume’s Library is one of the oldest public libraries in the UK. The Plume Library was added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register in 2020, as restoration work was deemed essential […]
GP Surgeries
In the last month, there have been concerns that have been raised by constituents about access to primary care in the constituency. It is an issue that I have previously raised with the local NHS Clinical Commissioning Group and have closely monitored during the summer. I have recently been informed by the CCG that, of […]
September Update
I was sorry to leave the Government in the recent reshuffle. I have enjoyed the 18 months I spent as Minister for Media and Data. During that time, I was privileged to take part in some of the discussions and decision-making of the Covid Operations Committee. I also led the work on the forthcoming reforms […]
Visit to Creeksea House
Last week John visited Creeksea House in Burnham-On-Crouch, to learn more about how Historic England has helped to keep historic buildings like Creeksea going despite the challenges the pandemic has brought. During his visit, John was joined by Maldon District and Essex County Councillor Jane Fleming, alongside Historic England’s Chief Executive Duncan Wilson and Heritage at […]
Climate Change
The UK has a proud record on climate action, being the first major economy to legislate to achieve net zero by 2050. I welcome the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan which will allow the UK to forge ahead in eradicating the UK’s contribution to climate change. As included in the plan, the UK will produce […]
National Bus Strategy
As we recover from this pandemic, it is right that we create better, greener, and more accessible bus services for all. Everyone deserves to have access to cheap, reliable and quick bus journeys. That is why I am pleased that the Government has made better buses a central focus for levelling up and building back […]
UK Parliament Week 2021
UK Parliament Week (UKPW) is a celebration of people power. UK Parliament Week is coming up in November, and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our political system here in the UK. Last year, almost a million people took part in UK Parliament Week Activities, over every region of the UK and in […]
E Scooters and concerns for visually impaired
The Department for Transport (DfT) is running a series of electric scooter trials in select areas across the country. The trials will run for twelve months, allowing the Government to investigate the true benefits and costs of electric scooters. E-scooters could ease the burden on the transport network and, in light of the Coronavirus, help […]