James and Sir David Amess MP hit back at online trolls after candidate faces abuse Thursday, 8 April, 2021 Southend's two MPs have rallied behind a local council candidate after she faced a tirade of social media abuse. Both James Duddridge MP and Sir David Amess MP have hit back at the online trolls who targeted Westborough candidate Tamkeen Shaikh. The campaigner shared an example of the abuse she faced on Twitter earlier this week. James, MP for Rochford and Southend East, said: "The abuse Tamkeen... Local News
Local children can honour Covid-19 heroes by designing new Royal Mail stamps 6th April 2021 Local children are being encouraged to help honour their Covid-19 heroes by designing one of eight special Royal Mail stamps. The nationwide competition is... Local News
Boost electric vehicle charging in Southend to future-proof our town 31st March 2021 James is calling for a boost in electric vehicle infrastructure in Southend to make the town “fit for the future”. He wants the local authority to take... Local News
£228k funding boost to get Southend High Street re-open after lockdown 24th March 2021 Southend is set to receive more than £228,000 of additional Government funding to help the high street re-open safely and successfully after lockdown. The cash... Local News
Tougher police powers to tackle unauthorised encampments 9th March 2021 Plans to strengthen police powers to tackle unauthorised traveller encampments have been welcomed by James Duddridge MP. On Monday, the Government published its... Local News
£606k funding boost to tackle serious violence in Essex 8th March 2021 James Duddridge MP has welcomed additional funding of over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming year... Local News
Ask Duddridge: James hosts online Q&A 3rd March 2021 James Duddridge MP has been quizzed on the return of schools, the lifting of lockdown, and dog-friendly beaches during a recent Q&A session held online. The MP... Local News
"Council’s landlord licencing scheme is a tax on good landlords" 22nd February 2021 James Duddridge MP has criticised plans to hit landlords with a £700 charge for every property they rent out in Southend. The MP for Rochford and Southend East... Local News
Majority of Southend residents back a dog-friendly beach 17th February 2021 A public consultation by Southend Borough Council has found a majority of residents back the idea of a dog-friendly beach in the town. It follows James'... Local News
James calls for Southend Council to rethink parking charge rise plans 15th February 2021 Southend Borough Council is being urged to rethink its plan to double car parking charges in parts of the town. James Duddridge MP warned the move could have a... Local News
