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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

☕🤝 A huge thank you to everyone who came along to my early October Coffee Mornings and Afternoons! It's one of my personal highlights of the job being able to have a sit-down and a chat over a nice cuppa with so many constituents. I'm looking forward to the next ones soon! 🤝☕

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week, which is an opportunity for remembrance, awareness, and coming together. I wanted to amplify the work of Baby Loss Awareness UK for anyone who might benefit from accessing their support, sharing their message, or getting involved.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Sagal Abdi-Wali. You are going to be an amazing MP and I am looking forward to working with you. You ran a great campaign and your message of hope really cut through with residents. See you Monday!!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🌹 Put simply, Labour has your back. 🫂 A National Care Service 💧 Opening the door to publicly owned water ⚡️ GB Grid 🔑 Your First Home for first-time buyers 🍼 Healthy Babies Programme here in Southend And so much more. I share @andy.burnham's ambition for our country and he shares mine for us.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Best of luck to @sagal-a.bsky.social today in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election! A community champion with the dedication and vision needed, I know she'll be a great colleague in the Commons!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This week is the very first #NationalCadetsWeek! We're really fortunate to have a number of local cadet organisations in our area, which can only do the work they do thanks to the tireless efforts and dedication of volunteers and young people.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

What a great night! Brilliant to attend the launch of the HARPMade Gallery and Studio last night! They upcycle donated clothing and textiles, and host community workshops! Their created products are then sold to fund HARP's recovery programme to support more people on their journey to independence.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

☕🌅 Really nice to spend my morning at Beauleigh Court for a lemon slice and a cuppa as part of the Macmillan Cancer Support coffee morning! Thank you to Beauleigh for having me, and to everyone I had the chance to chat to! Looking forward to my next visit and hopefully another lemon slice! 🌅☕

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚗🛣️ Roads are getting busier, more congested, and travel is taking longer - which is why we need infrastructure like the Lower Thames Crossing! Connecting Essex and Kent, it will almost double road capacity and give millions of people more choice on where they live, work and spend their time.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is hugely welcome news, especially after my work alongside great colleagues on the Women and Equalities Committee around baby loss entitlement before 24 weeks. For too long, families and expecting parents in Southend West & Leigh haven't had the legally protected right to bereavement leave.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🚌📆 It's #CatchTheBusMonth! It was therefore a great opportunity for me to chat to @bususersuk.bsky.social in Westminster about the brilliant progress we've seen here in Southend and Leigh with FIVE new and extended bus routes! With new routes, it's a great time to #GetOnBoard! 📆🚌

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🤝🚪 A big thank you to everyone who spoke to us in St Luke's this weekend! Brilliant to be out and about with the local Southend Labour team and chatting to local residents about what matters to them! 🚪🤝

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Yesterday I had a great time at the Old Leigh Regatta The place was so busy and it was brilliant to see so many people enjoying themselves. Well done to Marcus and all his team for organising! You still have a few more hours of fun today! So head down to Old Leigh!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Please see below my statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Second Reading 👇

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Like many, I will never forget the horrific scenes that unfolded before us 25 years ago today. My thoughts are with the families of all those who were lost and with those who were injured or impacted on 9/11. We must continue to hope and pray for a peaceful world, free from terrorism and war.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It's almost #WeLoveWestcliff time! If you haven't signed up to attend and get the details, you have until MONDAY to do so! The Community Public Meeting will be: 📆 Wednesday 16th September 🕙 6:30pm Location details will be shared with all attendees prior to the event!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, I’m proud to support the work of the @samaritans.bsky.social and the Premier League to help more people find support before they reach crisis point. It's a cause very close to my heart, and they will always have my support and my admiration.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

‼️ BIG NEWS ‼️ #SouthendHospital will be able to redesign and replace the ageing tower block, helping to provide safer facilities for maternity services, neonatal care, cancer treatment, and outpatient provision - as one of just *10* hospitals in the country to benefit from a special Government fund!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🚨👀 Something big is on its way to #SouthendHospital... Watch this space for a video from me later today explaining it all! 👀🚨 #bignews #bignewscoming #southend

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today is Emergency Services Day! I join with everyone in Southend West and Leigh and across the UK to say a big thank you to the incredible heroic men and women of the NHS and emergency services, especially those who live and work locally. #999Day You can find out more here! 👇 www.999day.org.uk

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today, during Ed Miliband's statement, I raised the need for greater community cohesion to protect my Jewish constituents, and my Muslim constituents, from rising hate and antisemitism. Here's what I said 👇

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today marks four years since the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. It's therefore fitting that there's a fantastic exhibition in Parliament on the famous "Queue" and the estimated 250,000 members of the public who took part to pay their respects - including me, after queuing for 13 hours!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🎒🍎 It's #backtoschool week for children across Southend West and Leigh! Fortunately, the Government have made it easier than ever for parents to have peace of mind when sending their kids back to the classroom. Here's how 👇

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Just yesterday during a street surgery, I spoke to a resident very distressed after having to deal with exactly this problem. This announcement from the Government today means... 👇

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

☕🥣 Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and so it was especially great to meet carers at Carers First's Male Carers Breakfast in Leigh. Carers First do a great job of arranging these breakfasts and even provides respite care for those who need it, while carers enjoy a break.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🚌 Already on offer here in Southend, I'm really pleased that the Government are extending free 24/7 bus travel for disabled people across England! This is a crucially important step for so many people, opening up opportunity and accessibility all day every day. 🚌

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today is Ukraine Independence Day. 🇺🇦 I am proud that the UK continues to stand firm with Ukraine and our support remains just as strong as it was on day 1 of Putin’s illegal invasion. SLAVA UKRAINI 🇺🇦 #ukraineindependenceday

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🎉Congratulations to Ami & Natalie Solomon from The Ironworks. It an absolute pleasure to nominate you both for the MP HERo awards celebrating local female entrepreneurs. The work you have both done to bring The Ironworks back to life in Leigh & the services you offer to the community is amazing.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This week I visited the Royal Mail Sorting Office in Southend to meet with their @cwunews.bsky.social reps. Please see my latest update on the situation with our post including hopefully some good news 🤞

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

👂This week I have been out and about across the constituency holding my regular Street Surgeries! 🗣️Thanks to everyone who came out to speak to me!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

No one should have to sleep on the streets. That’s why, today, this Labour government has announced a massive £442million package to ensure every rough sleeper is offered a route off the streets by Christmas. The PM promised this when he entered No10. Today he delivers on that promise!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🚨Many of you will have received the England and Wales Emergency Alert a few hours ago. 🚨 I cannot reiterate how serious a situation it has to be for the government to use this system. Follow the information given and avoid using disposable BBQ’s, firepits, lighting fires and setting of fireworks.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Following today’s derailment of a Greater Anglia train from Southend Victoria as it was passing through Wickford, I have now spoken to Greater Anglia and would like to share the following information.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎉📝 Best of luck and congratulations to everyone in Southend West and Leigh getting their A-level, T-level and BTec results today - especially to all those brilliant students who have done work experience with me this year and last year! 📝🎉 #resultsday

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I popped down to meet with Chris Nice from c2c Rail to see first-hand the important work taking place and hear about the future works coming soon! 🌉🚉 You can read all about it here 👇 www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2645279...

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🚉🌉 So many commuters use Chalkwell Station every week, and so it's been a mission to make it as accessible as possible for people - including with new lifts and a replacement footbridge!

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🚑 To put it simply, the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust are incredible. It was a privilege to join an ambulance team for a shift to experience their day-to-day job first-hand. The sheer professionalism and dedication I witnessed was incredible. I cannot praise them highly enough. 🚑

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The Tories are taking residents for a ride, to absolutely no one's surprise. Here's my statement on tonight's "public meeting", organised for and by the Tories, dressed up as a public meeting, trying to deflect from the shocking state they left policing in here in Southend and across the country.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

From Monday Southend and surrounding areas will be under a water Temporary Use Ban or as it is more commonly known - a Hosepipe Ban! 💧 As you will no doubt be aware we are currently experiencing a drought. Please do all you can to conserve water. 🌞 Rain dance anyone?? 🕺🏾💃💦💦

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

From visiting the buffer zone to meeting the British High Commissioner, and from experiencing a chinook flight to seeing the new RAF Jupiter helicopters, it was an incredibly insightful experience that I won't soon forget.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

The Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme recently took me and colleagues to Cyprus to observe, meet members of our armed forces, and see in action just how defence is the primary responsibility of any government.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🤝 With social care in the headlines, I wanted to give a shout out to Carer's First. A great local charity supporting people in Southend caring for a relative or friend. I met with Emma from Carer's First to discuss the amazing work that they do and how we can work together to fix social care.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I am delighted to have been asked to remain in my role as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Department of Health and Social Care. I am looking forward to working with the new Secretary of State Yvette Cooper and her team of Ministers as we drive forward much needed changes and reforms.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

✉️🗣️ SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES BY MONDAY! 🗣️✉️ I've had lots of great responses already, but the survey closes on Monday! If you haven't yet had the time to fill it in, please do share your experiences before the end of Monday! You can do so by clicking here 👇 www.davidburtonsampson.co.uk/news-and-upd...

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🌊🚽 Last week, I was really excited when I came back to my Parliamentary office. Why? Because I'd secured a date to debate my 10 Minute Rule Bill, which is all about changing the law around how wet wipes are labelled as "flushable" when they're anything but. Take a look at my reaction here 🚽🌊

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today we have a new Prime Minister in Andy Burnham, who will continue to bring the change, growth, and hope that communities like ours in Southend West & Leigh deserve. I'm looking forward to working with him to get good growth in every postcode and hope in every heart. Congratulations Andy.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I want to thank Keir Starmer for bringing the needed change after 14 years under the Tories. Lifting children out of poverty, strengthening our economy, restoring our reputation abroad, and stabilising the foundations of our country, Keir has much to be proud of.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Today marks 13 years since the passage of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act - passing through Parliament thanks to Labour votes - a landmark piece of legislation built on the back of the progress of Labour governments that came before. 🏳️‍🌈

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Congratulations to @andyburnham.bsky.social on his election as the next Leader of The Labour Party. I'm looking forward to working with him to continue to bring the change, growth, and hope that communities like ours in Southend West and Leigh deserve.

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David Burton-Sampson MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🎆Folks in Southend West & Leigh have told me the impact that anti-social use of fireworks has, from keeping children up at night to scaring your beloved pets. I've been lobbying for change and working with colleagues to see what changes need to be made.

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