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David Burton-Sampson MP

"Since being elected as your MP, I have been fighting for my constituents in Southend West & Leigh so they have the opportunities to access the services and support they need to live a healthier, happier and fairer lives." - David Burton-Sampson MP

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Israel and Palestine

Commons debates

I, too, welcome these measures. We must see the Palestinian people protected and clear progress towards a two-state solution. I am proud of the Government’s stance. However, I must speak on...

New Clause 72 - Donations etc in cryptoassets

Representation of the People Bill

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

I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate, because at the end of the day, nothing matters more than protecting our democracy. It is the bedrock of our society, and we...

Direction of Government

Commons debates

I welcome the Prime Minister to his place, and I thank him for the positive actions he is taking, particularly to end rough sleeping by Christmas. Will he join me in thanking the amazing...

Fraud Strategy 2026-29

Westminster Hall debates

I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this important debate. My constituents have similar concerns about the impact of fraud, especially on vulnerable people. I have spoken to the noble...

Dogs: Animal Welfare

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

David Burton-Sampson received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what further steps can be taken under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to help protect the health of domestic dogs during hot weather.

Internet: Children

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

David Burton-Sampson received a response to a question they put to the government

⁠To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress her Department has made on its response to the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world.

Draft Conversion Practices Bill

Commons debates

I congratulate my hon. Friend on bringing forward the draft Bill and on all her work on it. Having grown up as a gay person in the early ’90s, I know what it is like to feel as if you are...

Families: Southend West and Leigh

David Burton-Sampson received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to support families in Southend West and Leigh constituency in summer 2026.

Topical Questions

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

The Tory Government squandered billions of pounds of public money on covid fraud, waste and corruption. Will the Chancellor tell the House what measures she is taking to address this issue on...

Engagements

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

Happy birthday, Mr Speaker. Last summer, my constituent Ryan Long went to Ibiza on his first lads’ holiday. On his first night, he made what turned out to be a fatal decision when he took...

Pride Month

Commons debates

That is a real shame. I say to the Leader of the Opposition and anybody else who is concerned about this: do not be concerned, fly the flag and be proud of everybody in the community. It is a...

Pride Month

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend for his support and for working alongside me to get this matter resolved.

Pride Month

Commons debates

Well, I was born in the ’70s! But I stopped getting angry. I thought, “Let’s turn this into something positive.” I brought together a group of people, and we formed...

Pride Month

Commons debates

May I start by saying what an honour it is to speak in this debate and in other similar diversity, equality and inclusion debates? I love the fact that across this House, so many Members come...

Point of Order

Commons debates

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 29 April, my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth North (Amanda Martin) and the hon. Member for Lewes (James MacCleary) raised a point of order...

National Security

Commons debates

I thank my hon. Friend for his statement, and for the work that the Government are doing to protect the Jewish community. My thoughts are with all those who have been victims of these attacks,...

[1st Day]

Debate on the Address

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

It is a great pleasure to speak in this debate on the King’s Speech, which set out the Labour Government’s programme for this Session, and I warmly welcome its measures. I thank my...

Engagements

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...

SS Richard Montgomery: Masts

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...

Middle East: Economic Update

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...