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James Duddridge MP has used his bi-monthly column in a local magazine to outline the benefits a dog-friendly beach in Southend would bring. Writing in June's...

James Duddridge MP has written to the Chief Executive of Marks and Spencer to seek reassurances over the future of M&S in Southend High Street. The Member of...

James recently sat down (virtually) with Your Essex magazine to discuss life in and out of politics. You can read the wide-ranging interview in their latest...

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...

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 children are being encouraged to help honour their Covid-19 heroes by designing one of eight special Royal Mail stamps. The nationwide competition is...

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...

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...

Plans to strengthen police powers to tackle unauthorised traveller encampments have been welcomed by James Duddridge MP. On Monday, the Government published its...