David Burton-Sampson MP

Engagements

29 Apr 2026

Prime Minister

David Burton-Sampson made a speech in the House of Commons

While our NHS across England has seen noticeable improvements thanks to the work of this Labour Government, Southend hospital and the wider Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has continued to...

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SS Richard Montgomery: Masts

21 Apr 2026

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend for bringing this debate forward. The SS Richard Montgomery is equally as visible from Southend, and my residents in Southend and Leigh on the other side of the estuary...

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Middle East: Economic Update

21 Apr 2026

Commons debates

As my right hon. Friend mentioned, in 2022 Liz Truss launched a household energy support package that provided blanket support to every household, including the most well off. It was estimated to...

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Business of the House

16 Apr 2026

Commons debates

Under the former Conservative leader of Southend city council, who is now the leader of the Reform group, £4 million was budgeted for road and pothole resurfacing works, even though highways...

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Engagements

25 Mar 2026

Prime Minister

David Burton-Sampson made a speech in the House of Commons

In my constituency, we have a cohesive and diverse community, with a significant Jewish population, a thriving Muslim community and many others from various different backgrounds all living...

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Business of the House

19 Mar 2026

Commons debates

Southend recently held its second City Day to celebrate and recognise us officially becoming a city following the tragic murder of Sir David Amess. This year the celebration stretched right...

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Topical Questions

16 Mar 2026

Defence

David Burton-Sampson made a speech in the House of Commons

Last month, I joined several Members from across the House in Ukraine for the fourth anniversary of Putin’s illegal invasion. The mood was very different from the previous year, after an...

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Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation

11 Mar 2026

Commons debates

Southend sorting office was part of the original pilot for these changes to the USO. It failed, and nine months later it is clear that it is still failing, so today I have summoned the...

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Spring Forecast

03 Mar 2026

Commons debates

The Liz Truss Budget in September 2022 affected many homeowners, with mortgage rates shooting up and the average two-year fixed rate exceeding 6%. When I was working in the mortgage industry, I...

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Middle East

02 Mar 2026

Commons debates

I thank the Prime Minister for his measured response so far. I have spoken to former constituents and friends who are British expats in the UAE. While they feel confident that the local...

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Ukraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied Territories - [Sir Jeremy Wright in the Chair]

29 Jan 2026

Backbench Business

David Burton-Sampson made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds Central and Headingley (Alex Sobel) for securing the debate but, most importantly, for his...

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Armed Forces Bill

26 Jan 2026

Commons debates

Like many Members across the House, I am on the armed forces parliamentary scheme, and I get to meet some incredible people through training, including people who are serving. They are totally...

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Sale of Fireworks - [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]

19 Jan 2026

Westminster Hall debates

In my constituency, over 300 people have contacted me about this issue—100 just this year. I have also been aware of my own dog’s trauma over fireworks. However, there is another...

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Higher Education: Government Support

12 Jan 2026

Commons debates

I agree with my hon. Friend’s analysis. We have been left in this situation by the last Government, and this Government have the job of getting our universities back on to a good footing. I...

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Higher Education: Government Support

12 Jan 2026

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southend East and Rochford (Mr Alaba) for securing the debate. He knows that we both care passionately about this matter, especially given the impact that...

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Topical Questions

05 Jan 2026

Home Department

David Burton-Sampson made a speech in the House of Commons

In my constituency I have launched the We Love Westcliff campaign, which, as well as promoting greater civic pride, aims to drive down antisocial behaviour such as fly-tipping and drug dealing....

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Topical Questions

05 Jan 2026

Home Department

David Burton-Sampson made a speech in the House of Commons

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

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Transgender People: Provision of Healthcare

16 Dec 2025

Westminster Hall debates

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Warwickshire and Bedworth (Rachel Taylor) on introducing the debate. I will be brief. A trans woman from my constituency told me:...

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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer

10 Dec 2025

Commons debates

The shadow Chancellor wants to talk about fiction, so let us talk about the Liz Truss Budget. Before we do, though, imagine if the Chancellor had turned up to deliver her Budget with headroom of...

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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer

10 Dec 2025

Commons debates

Will the right hon. Member give way?

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