James Duddridge MP turned barman for the afternoon on Friday (14th June) as he held his regular constituency surgery at a pub in Rochford. 

Southend high street has been the physical heart of the Southend community since 1885.  To residents, visitors and workers it is far more than just a high street; it is a crucial place of community, exchange and expression – and will always remain so.

James Duddridge MP has won assurances from Boris Johnson that there will not be a new airport in the Thames Estuary if the former London Mayor becomes Prime Minister.
 

James Duddridge, the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has released the following statement after attending Boris Johnson's official leadership campaign launch on Wednesday. 

James, who publicly joined the campaign to #BackBoris last week, said:

News of extra trains from Southend Airport has been welcomed by James Duddridge MP, who has strongly campaigned for the additional services.
 

James Duddridge, the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, joined a team of volunteers on Saturday (8th June) as part of a 12-hour marathon beach clean-up.

James Duddridge, the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has announced he is supporting Boris Johnson to be the next Prime Minister.

After much careful consideration, James, a strong Brexit supporter, declared his backing for the former London Mayor on Monday. 

Updated Monday 3rd June: Thank you to everybody who took part, this survey is now closed. 

James Duddridge, the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, is asking residents to complete his online survey about who should be the next Prime Minister.

Regular readers of my column will know I recently completed the London Marathon and if you have taken part yourself, you’ll understand what I mean when I say I’ve caught the “running bug”.

James Duddridge, the Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, experienced first-hand life of a Queen’s Guard soldier during a fascinating visit to Wellington Barracks.