New Pet Theft Taskforce launched 12th May 2021 A Government taskforce has been set up to investigate a reported rise in pet thefts since the beginning of lockdown. The move has been welcomed by James... Local News
James is hiring: Constituency Caseworker 10th May 2021 **Please note: Applications for this job have now closed** James Duddridge MP (Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East) is recruiting for one full... Articles
James and Sir David Amess MP hit back at online trolls after candidate faces abuse 8th 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... 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