Thank you,
@MartinDaubney
!
I never thought I’d see the day our Nation would be truly independent once more. Neither did I ever expect to see this awesome and moving sight in Parliament Square - outside the Mother of All Parliaments.
Congratulations to
@Anna_Firth
, who has been selected as our
@Conservatives
parliamentary candidate for
#SouthendWest
! 👏🏻
Looking forward to working with Anna in championing residents’ issues, building on Sir David’s legacy & making a success of
#Southend
’s city status.
Out supporting our superb
@Conservatives
parliamentary candidate,
@Anna_Firth
, and remembering the legacy of Sir David Amess in
#SouthendWest
this morning. Shame about the wet weather for Ethan’s first time out on the campaign trail, but that won’t stop us! 🗞
Out again this afternoon leafleting for Southend West’s
@Anna_Firth
.
Come rain or shine,
@Southend_Tories
are getting out in the constituency to remember Sir David’s legacy and to support Anna in becoming the next Member of Parliament for
#SouthendWest
. 🌧🗞
We are out! 🇬🇧
It has been a long time coming but the moment is now. Last night’s atmosphere in
#Parliament
Square captures the mood of the Nation - one of optimism and patriotism, as we move forward as a truly independent and fully sovereign Nation once more.
#Brexit
#BrexitDay
1/2 A moving candlelit vigil this evening in memory of the great Sir David Amess.
This outpouring of both love for Sir David and grief for his loss is testament to his distinction as a Parliamentarian and a veritable gentleman.
So pleased to welcome back my good friend, The Rt Hon
@theresecoffey
MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, to
#Southend
West this afternoon for a day of campaigning for the superb
@Anna_Firth
.
Thank you,
@Fox_Claire
! I’m pleased you like it. It was a truly draw-dropping sight. Incredibly moving!
It captures the mood of the nation as we move forward as an independent and fully sovereign country once more. Exciting times lie ahead!
Tired after spending an evening with a few democratic friends. To all those colleagues and mates I didn't see last night, this photo may explain why. Wow. Now the democratic reboot needs to begin.
🔴 NEW: British RAF jets have reportedly shot down Iranian drones bound for Israel.
Israel’s Channel 12 said that US and UK fighter jets shot down Iranian drones near the Syria-Iraq border.
It was reported that British jets took off from Cyprus
Prime Minister announces
#Southend
to become a city!:
“I am happy to announce that Her Majesty has agreed that Southend will be accorded the city status it so clearly deserves.”
A fitting tribute to the memory of Sir David Amess. 👏🏻
A foggy morning on the campaign trail here in
#SouthendWest
. We’re getting out the message that we’ve got an excellent
@Conservatives
Party candidate in
@Anna_Firth
- who will deliver on Sir David Amess’ legacy of
#Southend
’s new city status. 👍🏻🏃🏻🗞
11.5 hours down and a few more to go, but the end is in sight. The queuing is worthwhile to pay tribute to our remarkable and inspiring late monarch.
#QueueForTheQueen
🗳️Today is Polling Day!🗳️
Proud to be some of the very first to vote for our fantastic local Councillor,
@CllrDarrylJones
, this morning.
We’ve got some incredible candidates standing across
#Southend
&
#Rochford
today, and I’m wishing them the very best of luck! 👍🏻
Congratulations to
@RishiSunak
on becoming Prime Minister of our United Kingdom - making history as the first British Asian to take office, as well as the youngest for more than 200 years!
I wish him the very best of luck in taking the country forward. 👏🏻
Great to join the
@Conservatives
Party Chairman,
@OliverDowden
, out canvassing for our Southend West candidate,
@Anna_Firth
, today! Lots of positive comments from residents on the doorstep.👍🏻
Yesterday, I was humbled to attend the solemn, dignified and fitting service held at Westminster Cathedral where our country came together to say our final farewells to Sir David Amess MP.
It was a huge pleasure meeting the Lord Mayor of
#London
with the Israeli Ambassador,
@TzipiHotovely
, today.
We had an excellent discussion on the synergies that exist between the
@cityoflondon
&
#Israel
, and how we can strengthen them further.
🎭 What an incredible evening, celebrating the amazing life and work of Sir David Amess at the inaugural Southend City Concert. What talent we have here in
#Southend
-on-Sea!
Well done to everybody who performed in and organised this evening’s special event. 👏🏻
It has been a sad and moving day as our great city bid farewell to one of its greatest public servants - Sir David Amess MP.
It was a true and humbling privilege to attend the funeral service this afternoon, where we paid tribute to our dear friend and colleague.
Thank you to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex,
@Hirst4EssexPFCC
, for visiting
#Southchurch
Ward today. Great to hear that Essex is receiving more Police Officers and will be stronger and larger than it’s ever been before! 💪🏻👮🏻♂️👮🏻♀️
#Southend
@Conservatives
Clamping down on crime and antisocial behaviour across Southend East & Rochford is a top priority for local people.
Thank you to Roger Hirst (
@Hirst4EssexPFCC
) for discussing his robust plans to make our area a safer place.
This is shameful. I stood-up for
#Southend
’s residents last night and voted in favour of pursuing an injunction on illegal traveller encampments in our town. The Labour-led Administration voted it down. Whose side are they are on? Because, it’s certainly not the residents’!
Truly heartbroken at the news of the death of Sir David Amess.
I've had the privilege of knowing Sir David since I was 16 years old, when I first got involved in the Conservative Party here in Southend-on-Sea. 1/8
Proud to witness another incredibly poignant moment with the Israeli, Moroccan, Bahraini & UAE ambassadors coming together to celebrate two years of the historic
#AbrahamAccords
.
Prime Minister
@RishiSunak
reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the accords and all that they represent.
I'm very pleased to have been appointed and confirmed as the Cabinet Member for the
#Environment
on
@SouthendBC
. I look forward to working hard and listening to the residents and businesses of
#Southend
in trying to make our town a great place to live, work and visit.
Before going to bed this evening, I’ve lit a candle (next to the book that I’m currently reading) and prayed for our Prime Minister, as well as others currently in my thoughts at this difficult time.
I encourage others to do the same over the coming days, weeks and maybe months
His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis.
To help mark this milestone, The King and Queen will make a joint visit to a cancer treatment centre next Tuesday, where they
Fantastic to join
@CFoI
at their annual Parliamentary reception and to meet the Home Secretary,
@pritipatel
, who certainly did not disappoint in her support for Israel this evening!🇬🇧🇮🇱
Wishing Her Majesty the Queen a joyous Platinum Jubilee. I hope that everyone across the UK and throughout the Commonwealth & overseas territories has an incredible weekend celebrating the Queen’s glorious 70 years reign. God save the Queen! 🇬🇧👑
#PlatinumJubilee
#HM70
👑 One year ago, over 20million people in the UK, and hundreds of millions more abroad, watched as His Majesty King Charles III was coronated at
@wabbey
.
Wishing The King a long and glorious reign for many more years to come.
God Save The King! 🇬🇧
An absolute honour & privilege to meet Baroness
@ArleneFosterUK
- a true patriot, stalwart of our union and an immensely impressive & principled stateswoman.
Our family of nations is richer with Northern Ireland as an important & inseparable part of our United Kingdom. 🇬🇧
1/2 Whilst visiting the Civic Centre at lunchtime this afternoon, I decided to drop in to the
#COVID19
vaccination centre and get my booster jab.
I received excellent service by our superb
@NHSuk
staff & volunteers - even as a ‘walk in’ patient, I was in and out within minutes!
I joined Ambassador Hotovely at the official opening of the ‘Field of
#Remembrance
’ at Westminster Abbey this morning. The memorial pays tribute to the thousands of British Jewish servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the two world wars.
#WeWillRememberThem
I couldn’t be more proud to be supporting my friend,
@JaneMHunt
, in her bid to become the next
@Conservatives
Member of Parliament for
#Loughborough
.
As a local resident and Councillor, Jane is best placed to represent Loughborough’s residents.
#GeneralElection19
Sending my support to
@anna_firth
as she bravely abseils down
#Southend
Hospital for
@MSEHospCharity
’s Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal. With a family history of cancer, this cause hits close to home. Thanks, Anna, for your dedication to making a difference!
🎾 Thrilled that
@padel4all
at Garon Park has now been officially opened by the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Jennifer Tolhurst
@Essex_LL
.
👟Congratulations to Christopher and Clive, I know how much hard work you’ve put in to getting this brilliant sports facility up and running.
A great session this morning in
#Southchurch
Ward,
#Southend
, with the team talking to residents on the doorstep about local issues.
Thanks to
@JamesDuddridge
MP and everyone else who joined us for braving the cold and coming out to knock on doors! 👍🏻
@Southend_Tories
Tonight I lit a candle in memory of the 6million Jews who were murdered in the Holocaust. We must never allow the events of the past to be repeated. That’s why we must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community, stamping out disgusting antisemitism wherever it rears its head.
Out on the doorstep in
#Southchurch
Ward this afternoon with Cllr Daniel Nelson,
@JamesDuddridge
MP and other
@Southend_Tories
. Talking to residents about the issues that matter most to them. The message is clear - let’s get
#Brexit
done!
1/3 Thank you so much to the good people of Southchurch Ward, who have kindly reaffirmed their trust in me to represent them on Southend-on-Sea Borough Council.
1/2 I was delighted to meet the Chief Executive of
@SouthendBC
, Alison Griffin, yesterday when I proudly signed the acceptance of office - officially commencing my second term in office as Councillor for
#Southchurch
Ward,
#Southend
.
💪🏻The tower has been tackled!
I’m relieved to have my feet back on the ground after abseiling
#SouthendHospital
.
Thrilled to have raised £645 for the Gordon Hopkins cardiology ward, where my dad received great care. Thanks to those who donated & for your amazing support 🏥🧗🇬🇧
Huge congratulations to
@Anna_Firth
on her election as the Member of Parliament for
#SouthendWest
. I know that she will be an excellent champion of our great city of
#Southend
-on-Sea! 👏🏻
Thank you to the residents of
#Southchurch
Ward who have kindly reaffirmed their trust in me, returning me as their representative on
@SouthendBC
with the largest majority in Southend in this election. I am proud to continue representing the community I love.
#LocalElections2021
I am terribly saddened to learn of the untimely death of my dear friend, Garry Lowen.
I’ll forever miss you, Garry, but you’ll always have a special place in my heart.
I have no doubt you’ll be organising community events and getting everything shipshape in heaven already!
I visited Books-on-Sea for the first time today, where I picked-up this little gem of
#Southend
history! SouthendWhat a wonderful shop it is too! I would highly recommend that you pop-in and have a look round. 📚
🇮🇱🤝🇬🇧 I was proud to join the Israeli Ambassador, HE Tzipi Hotovely in launching the negotiations for an exciting new UK-Israel Free Trade Agreement,
@tradegovuk
today.
A bold new agreement will bring huge benefits to the digital, tech & innovation sectors of our two countries.
☀️🌊🏖️ Had a fantastic time at Leigh
@Rotary
Club’s 20th ‘Great Pier Walk’ for
@MSEHospCharity
, made even better by perfect weather & incredible views of
#Southend
.
Great to walk with
@Anna_Firth
for such an important cause. Well done to everyone who contributed!
Big Autumn Tidy Up - 12-week cleaning spree launched by
@SouthendBC
🧹 Areas of fly-tipping and litter targeted by 4 fantastic additional teams each day in the Borough, increasing to a super 6!
Let’s make it a permanent change & clean up
#Southend
for good 👍🏻
#BigAutumnTidyUp
After 23 years of dedicated service to both
#Southchurch
Ward residents and our town of
#Southend
-on-Sea more widely, Cllr. Ann Holland gives her farewell speech at Full Council tonight! The Mother of the Council, my dear friend and colleague will be sorely missed.
So, my partner just received his delivery of books outlining
#UK
direct
#tax
laws...
This excludes indirect tax
#law
(Value Added Tax, stamp taxes, Insurance Premium Tax, Landfill Tax, aggregates levy and climate change levy).
I think we need less
#taxes
...
On this historic Accession Day, I send my very best wishes to Her Majesty The Queen for the 70th anniversary of her reign. The Queen's extraordinary lifetime of service and devotion to her peoples across the UK and Commonwealth realms is a powerful example to us all. 1/2
The seafront was packed this weekend, with visitors like none other than the Prime Minister and his family enjoying the glorious sunshine, fresh air and scenic views. 👍🏻☀️🌊 Fantastic to see the PM visiting
#Southend
-on-Sea for a family day out.
Imagine living under constant threat of rocket attack. Bomb shelters and air raid sirens are part of daily life.
Israel faces a daily challenge of survival. Why? Simply because they are the world’s only Jewish State. The evil that surrounds them would see them annihilated.
Call me chancy but at the weekend I was extremely proud to visit the home of the
#GreatestBriton
that ever lived -
#SirWinstonChurchill
. I couldn’t care less what the wokerati think. It is them who are the true threat to this Nation and our way of life not the likes of Churchill!
So richly deserved! Congratulations to my dear friend,
@GarryLowen
, for receiving the highest honour that the Borough can award, for his immeasurable contribution to our local community over so many years. 👏🏻
A proud occasion celebrating
#ArmedForcesDay
in
#Southend
.
It’s so important that we take time to commemorate all those who have served this nation, some of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice, and that we thank all those who continue to serve today. We salute you! 🇬🇧
Good news!
@SouthendBC
's planning application for the replacement of the vandalised shelter in
#Southend
Cliff Gardens was granted Listed Building Consent last Wednesday. I'm looking forward to seeing this once beautiful shelter fully restored.
Thank you,
@TiceRichard
!
What an incredible and electric evening it was! A truly historic moment enjoyed outside the Mother Of All Parliaments and one that I never thought I’d see.
#Brexit
#BrexitDay
#IndependenceDay
🇬🇧
Very special congratulations to my former
@SouthendCityC
colleague, Cllr Nigel Folkard, as he steps into the Deputy Mayoralty.
Wishing him and Marion all the very best of luck and every joy for their year ahead! They’ll both do our city very proud.
#SouthendMayor
#Southend
It’s vital all stations across Southend East & Rochford are accessible to everyone.
Thanks to the fantastic Project Southchurch’s
@RobDMcAvoy
for talking me through plans to improve accessibility at Southend East station, with
@CllrDarrylJones
& Council candidate,
@GavChambers2
.
It was a deeply moving moment laying flowers in memory of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Friday evening.
Friends and I wanted to do something, no matter how small an act, to show our heartfelt appreciation for our formidable and inspiring late Queen.