For people with disabilities a Blue Badge can be the key to a more independent life. Allowing them to visit loved ones, visit the shops along the High Street or simply enjoy the seafront, without having to tackle a long journey between their car and their final destination.

Last Wednesday, James Duddridge MP visited the Great Wakering Summer Play scheme to show his support for the work they do over the summer holidays.

Air quality is an increasingly relevant issue as it is evident on a local, national and global scale.

Helping with the mail sorting process at Short Street sorting office and personally delivering post throughout the constituency, I learnt a lot on Friday. I have a greater appreciation for our postal workers and the postal service they provide us daily.

James Duddridge, Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, helped to deliver post in Rochford on Friday to raise awareness of the frequency of dog attacks on delivery staff.  On average 44 postmen and women attacked each week across the UK, some leading to a permanent and disabling inj

With tourists out in force this week thanks to the nationwide heatwave it is no wonder Southend traders have had a week like no other.

Earlier this month James was re-adopted by the local Conservative Association as their Candidate for the next General Election.

With such great weather now, one would ask why leave Southend?  With the start of school holidays, a lot of families are jetting off to shores far and near.

These can be some of the most enriching experiences. Allowing us to experience new cultures, new foods and new environments.

Last week the Conservative LGBT Action Plan was being discussed in Parliament. The LGBT Action plan was a survey conducted by the Conservative government which received 108,000 responses.

James Duddridge local Member of Parliament for Rochford and Southend East, has joined forces with the Southend YMCA SOS bus team to organise his second constituency bus surgery on the 20th July.