You can find the Schools White Paper here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
You can keep up to date with See Every Need here: www.davidburtonsampson.co.uk/news-and-upd...
You can find the Schools White Paper here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
You can keep up to date with See Every Need here: www.davidburtonsampson.co.uk/news-and-upd...
🏫🧩 This week the Government published the Schools White Paper, outlining plans to seriously make the broken SEND system fit for purpose.
Read my thoughts below on these proposals and how Southend West and Leigh's contributions have been part of this process through #SeeEveryNeed. 🧩🏫
👇My statement👇
Have a good time!
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❄️🪖 I've recently returned from some time in Norway with the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, working alongside parliamentary colleagues and incredibly inspiring and dedicated members of our Armed Forces!
It certainly won't be an experience I'll forget. 🪖❄️
📣SHARE YOUR VIEWS - Leigh-on-Sea Town of Culture! 📣
Would you like to see Leigh-on-Sea be 2028's UK Town of Culture?
Do you have a £3million idea for Leigh?
If so, give us your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions before 11 March to be a part of our bid!
Take part 👇
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
With three new bus stops and the renovation of others along Blenheim Chase and Eastwood Road, this is the first time there has been a six day a week service there for over two decades! 🎉🚏
Read more 👇
news.firstbus.co.uk/news/first-b...
🚏🎉 Great news that today is the launch of the extension to the 3A bus service, thanks to the work of Southend-on-Sea City Council, First Bus, and the Department for Transport's BSIP Funding!
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Today marks four years since the start of Putin's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and I'm reflecting on the time I've spent there and with Ukrainian refugees.
The strength and spirit of the Ukrainian people has not wavered, and today, as we do every day, we stand with them. Slava Ukraini!
Really good to meet with Shaz and Terry from the Local Fibromyalgia Support Group recently to discuss the incredible work they do to help those in Southend who have fibromyalgia, as well as their friends, family, and carers.
You can find out more by visiting their website: www.southendfma.org.uk
🐾 This #LoveYourPetDay make sure you have your say: www.gov.uk/government/c...
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🐾 It's #nationalloveyourpetday, and my lovely Lotti is a cherished family member!
Labour is delivering the biggest reforms to animal welfare in a generation and the consultation to reform the Veterinary Surgeons Act will:
🐰 Make pricing clearer
🐶 Maintain high standards
🐱 Protect pets and owners
There's lots of work to be done, but this is a bold and much-needed part of improving online safety and tackling violence against women and girls. 📱
You can find out more here 👇
www.gov.uk/government/n...
📱 As part of the Women & Equalities Committee, I've been pushing for tougher action against tech companies on the sharing of non-consensual intimate images (NCII).
That's why I'm very encouraged by the announcement that firms must take down any NCII in under 48 hours or face serious fines.
🏫🎒 Great to welcome some of the pupils from West Leigh Juniors to Parliament recently!
Some of the toughest questions I've ever been asked have come from my youngest constituents, and this time I was asked about litter, the environment, and climate change! 🎒🏫
A great series of campaigning sessions this Saturday across Blenheim, St Luke's, and St Laurence wards!
Wonderful to be joined by fabulous local volunteers, and great to speak to so many residents. You can often find me out and about across the constituency - so say hi if you see me!
Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent, and I'm sending my best wishes to all those observing this special time of year here in Southend West and Leigh.
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Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan Mubarak to all those in Southend West and Leigh entering this most holy month 🕌
17.02.2026 17:01 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
🥞📅 It's Shrove Tuesday! It's the final day before the beginning of Lent, which lasts 40 days and 40 nights in the lead-up to Easter. 📅🥞
Will you be having pancakes today? If so, what do you put on them - savoury or sweet? Or, will you be giving something up for Lent? Let me know in the comments! 👇
❤️🏘️ Let's Make Leigh-on-Sea the UK Town of Culture 2028! 🏘️❤️
On Friday, I had a fantastic meeting with local Leigh stakeholders to discuss the bid to make Leigh-on-Sea 2028's UK Town of Culture! There's some brilliant ideas and work already underway behind the scenes, so watch this space!
I spotted this article earlier this week. Great news for first time buyers both in Southend and Leigh and across the country.
Lenders only make policy moves like this when they have confidence in the future market and the economy!
www.theguardian.com/money/2026/f...
❤️Hope you all had a great Valentine’s Day.
💷 I am proud to support the campaign to improve Paternity Leave as it’s currently 2 weeks at £187.18 per week.
🍼This means only those dads who can afford a significant drop in salary can spend precious time with their new child in those early days.
🛠️ Part of the Growth and Skills Levy reforms, these plans will deliver 50,000 more apprenticeships for young people backed by £725 million funding.
This helps companies meet their business needs and giving young people a quicker route into high-quality jobs!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🏗️ There have long been too many barriers for young people and businesses in getting and taking on apprenticeships.
That's why I'm thrilled the Government are slashing red tape on apprenticeships!
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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📢 It's National Apprenticeship Week! 📢
I’m ambitious for young people in Southend West and Leigh, so I'm really excited about the changes being made for apprenticeships by the Labour Government!
🧵 See what the Government are doing for apprenticeships! 👇
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🏗️ There have long been too many barriers for young people and businesses in getting and taking on apprenticeships.
That's why I'm thrilled the Government are slashing red tape on apprenticeships!
So this month is a chance to celebrate the LGBT+ scientists, inventors, and pioneers who’ve shaped our past and our future - from Robert Boyle and Alan Turing, to Jemma Redmond and Barbara Burford!
10.02.2026 10:38 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0This year's theme for LGBT+ History Month is Science and Innovation, which of course impacts our daily lives, from the technology we use to developments in healthcare, and from tackling climate change and accessing clean energy.
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🏳️🌈 It's LGBT+ History Month! 🏳️⚧️
Great to join colleagues and others last night as we celebrated together with LGBT+ Labour. Last week, I'd also been able to attend an event in Speaker's House with a brilliant Barbershop choir!
🚪✊ OUT IN ST. LAURENCE ✊🚪
I was out and about in St. Laurence with the team chatting to constituents. Great to be joined by the ward councillor Cllr Lydia Hyde too!
I'm out on the doors regularly across Southend West and Leigh, so if you ever see me when I'm out and about, do say hi!
I'm pleased that, after representations from myself and others, the Minister Blair McDougall has met with Royal Mail's management and pressed them for improvements.
Watch this space for more updates in the future - please do keep getting in touch with your experiences in the meantime!
