David Burton-Sampson MP
@davidbsampson.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh. Cares greatly about helping people get a better deal in life. Views are my own.
🗓️🎄 Ten more sleeps to go until Christmas!
For today's door of my advent calendar, I'm glad that the Government has banned ticket touting to make sure no live event tickets can be resold for more than their original cost! 🎟️
For today's door of my advent calendar, I'm glad that the Government has banned ticket touting to make sure no live event tickets can be resold for more than their original cost! 🎟️
December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🗓️🎄 Ten more sleeps to go until Christmas!
For today's door of my advent calendar, I'm glad that the Government has banned ticket touting to make sure no live event tickets can be resold for more than their original cost! 🎟️
For today's door of my advent calendar, I'm glad that the Government has banned ticket touting to make sure no live event tickets can be resold for more than their original cost! 🎟️
🌱❤️ A great first meeting of local leaders for the new #WeLoveWestcliff initiative!
Some great ideas and suggestions during the discussions, and I'm looking forward to seeing the positive change we will bring to Westcliff to benefit all residents! ❤️🌱
Some great ideas and suggestions during the discussions, and I'm looking forward to seeing the positive change we will bring to Westcliff to benefit all residents! ❤️🌱
December 15, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🌱❤️ A great first meeting of local leaders for the new #WeLoveWestcliff initiative!
Some great ideas and suggestions during the discussions, and I'm looking forward to seeing the positive change we will bring to Westcliff to benefit all residents! ❤️🌱
Some great ideas and suggestions during the discussions, and I'm looking forward to seeing the positive change we will bring to Westcliff to benefit all residents! ❤️🌱
🏡♨️Today’s advent celebrates the government’s Warm Homes Plan, investing £13.2billion into improving the heating of homes across the country!
December 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🏡♨️Today’s advent celebrates the government’s Warm Homes Plan, investing £13.2billion into improving the heating of homes across the country!
As we approach sunset I was planning on wishing all my Jewish friends and constituents a Happy Chanukah.
Instead I am sending you my thoughts and solidarity after the dreadful attack on Bondai Beach earlier today.
🕎 May light always overcome the darkness in this world.
Instead I am sending you my thoughts and solidarity after the dreadful attack on Bondai Beach earlier today.
🕎 May light always overcome the darkness in this world.
hanukkah 's miracle isn 't about the oil lasting 8 days rather it 's about the resilience of light
ALT: hanukkah 's miracle isn 't about the oil lasting 8 days rather it 's about the resilience of light
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December 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
As we approach sunset I was planning on wishing all my Jewish friends and constituents a Happy Chanukah.
Instead I am sending you my thoughts and solidarity after the dreadful attack on Bondai Beach earlier today.
🕎 May light always overcome the darkness in this world.
Instead I am sending you my thoughts and solidarity after the dreadful attack on Bondai Beach earlier today.
🕎 May light always overcome the darkness in this world.
📺 Catch me on BBC Politics East at 10am when I’ll be discussing Mayoral Elections, City of Culture and hopes for the future!
On Sky 958 for those not tuned to BBC East!
On Sky 958 for those not tuned to BBC East!
December 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
📺 Catch me on BBC Politics East at 10am when I’ll be discussing Mayoral Elections, City of Culture and hopes for the future!
On Sky 958 for those not tuned to BBC East!
On Sky 958 for those not tuned to BBC East!
We have written a further letter to the Vice Chancellor at the University of Essex further to meetings held over the last week and additional questions and concerns that have been raised!
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We have written a further letter to the Vice Chancellor at the University of Essex further to meetings held over the last week and additional questions and concerns that have been raised!
Up early to open my advent calendar today!
🛌 This week the government announced it new strategy to reduce homelessness including £3.5bn to drive down rough sleeping and measures to tackle hidden homelessness.
🛌 This week the government announced it new strategy to reduce homelessness including £3.5bn to drive down rough sleeping and measures to tackle hidden homelessness.
December 13, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Up early to open my advent calendar today!
🛌 This week the government announced it new strategy to reduce homelessness including £3.5bn to drive down rough sleeping and measures to tackle hidden homelessness.
🛌 This week the government announced it new strategy to reduce homelessness including £3.5bn to drive down rough sleeping and measures to tackle hidden homelessness.
🗓️🎅 It's already Day 12! Only 13 days to go until the big day!
For today's advent, I'm feeling especially excited about the Government's newly announced National Youth Strategy!
There's some fantastic things in the NYS, and you can read more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
For today's advent, I'm feeling especially excited about the Government's newly announced National Youth Strategy!
There's some fantastic things in the NYS, and you can read more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🗓️🎅 It's already Day 12! Only 13 days to go until the big day!
For today's advent, I'm feeling especially excited about the Government's newly announced National Youth Strategy!
There's some fantastic things in the NYS, and you can read more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
For today's advent, I'm feeling especially excited about the Government's newly announced National Youth Strategy!
There's some fantastic things in the NYS, and you can read more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
Please see below my update on Metrow Foods for all residents affected.👇
December 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Please see below my update on Metrow Foods for all residents affected.👇
🎄🗓️ It's Day 11 of our advent calendar! Today, I'm thinking about the #EmploymentRightsBill and how it will bring about a huge improvement in workers' rights.
This includes banning fire and rehire to protect against unfair dismissal and exploitation! 🗓️🎄
This includes banning fire and rehire to protect against unfair dismissal and exploitation! 🗓️🎄
December 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🎄🗓️ It's Day 11 of our advent calendar! Today, I'm thinking about the #EmploymentRightsBill and how it will bring about a huge improvement in workers' rights.
This includes banning fire and rehire to protect against unfair dismissal and exploitation! 🗓️🎄
This includes banning fire and rehire to protect against unfair dismissal and exploitation! 🗓️🎄
🧑🎄🎄 Today is #ChristmasJumperDay 2025, and so I had to make sure I put on a particularly festive jumper and showed my support for Save The Children.
Save The Children do great work supporting young people and families who are having to deal with an increasingly volatile world. 🎄🧑🎄
Save The Children do great work supporting young people and families who are having to deal with an increasingly volatile world. 🎄🧑🎄
December 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
🧑🎄🎄 Today is #ChristmasJumperDay 2025, and so I had to make sure I put on a particularly festive jumper and showed my support for Save The Children.
Save The Children do great work supporting young people and families who are having to deal with an increasingly volatile world. 🎄🧑🎄
Save The Children do great work supporting young people and families who are having to deal with an increasingly volatile world. 🎄🧑🎄
🥶🌊 Brrr! This weekend I joined the Mayor and some incredibly brave cold water swimmers for the Mayor's Charity Sea Dip!
Raising money for Southend in Sight and Southend Hospital, thanks to all that took part raising money for such great causes! 🌊🥶
Raising money for Southend in Sight and Southend Hospital, thanks to all that took part raising money for such great causes! 🌊🥶
December 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🥶🌊 Brrr! This weekend I joined the Mayor and some incredibly brave cold water swimmers for the Mayor's Charity Sea Dip!
Raising money for Southend in Sight and Southend Hospital, thanks to all that took part raising money for such great causes! 🌊🥶
Raising money for Southend in Sight and Southend Hospital, thanks to all that took part raising money for such great causes! 🌊🥶
❄️🗓️ Opening up door 10 today, and I'm reflecting on how important local history and heritage is for communities like ours.
I'm glad the Government provided up to £40,000 for the Southend Museum Service this year to preserve our local museums for future generations! 🏦🖼️
I'm glad the Government provided up to £40,000 for the Southend Museum Service this year to preserve our local museums for future generations! 🏦🖼️
December 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
❄️🗓️ Opening up door 10 today, and I'm reflecting on how important local history and heritage is for communities like ours.
I'm glad the Government provided up to £40,000 for the Southend Museum Service this year to preserve our local museums for future generations! 🏦🖼️
I'm glad the Government provided up to £40,000 for the Southend Museum Service this year to preserve our local museums for future generations! 🏦🖼️
🚨 Chalkwell Ramp Update 🚨
Please see full statement below with Cllr Daniel Cowan 👇
The construction of the temporary ramp at Chalkwell Station is going well, and the contractors have assured us that work will complete in time to open on 23 December.
More updates to follow.
Please see full statement below with Cllr Daniel Cowan 👇
The construction of the temporary ramp at Chalkwell Station is going well, and the contractors have assured us that work will complete in time to open on 23 December.
More updates to follow.
December 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🚨 Chalkwell Ramp Update 🚨
Please see full statement below with Cllr Daniel Cowan 👇
The construction of the temporary ramp at Chalkwell Station is going well, and the contractors have assured us that work will complete in time to open on 23 December.
More updates to follow.
Please see full statement below with Cllr Daniel Cowan 👇
The construction of the temporary ramp at Chalkwell Station is going well, and the contractors have assured us that work will complete in time to open on 23 December.
More updates to follow.
☃️🗓️ The 9th Day of Advent for Southend West & Leigh and, thanks to the Government, better roads you'll see!
So happy that here in the East of England we're getting an investment of £1.2 billion for sorely needed road improvements and pothole repairs! 🛣️🚧
So happy that here in the East of England we're getting an investment of £1.2 billion for sorely needed road improvements and pothole repairs! 🛣️🚧
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
☃️🗓️ The 9th Day of Advent for Southend West & Leigh and, thanks to the Government, better roads you'll see!
So happy that here in the East of England we're getting an investment of £1.2 billion for sorely needed road improvements and pothole repairs! 🛣️🚧
So happy that here in the East of England we're getting an investment of £1.2 billion for sorely needed road improvements and pothole repairs! 🛣️🚧
🧩👪 During my conversations with SEND parents, professionals, and charities, I heard time and again how crucial early intervention is - and I agree.
We knew that Best Start could be a fantastic opportunity to embed this, and I'm so pleased to see the Government agrees! 👪🧩
We knew that Best Start could be a fantastic opportunity to embed this, and I'm so pleased to see the Government agrees! 👪🧩
December 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🧩👪 During my conversations with SEND parents, professionals, and charities, I heard time and again how crucial early intervention is - and I agree.
We knew that Best Start could be a fantastic opportunity to embed this, and I'm so pleased to see the Government agrees! 👪🧩
We knew that Best Start could be a fantastic opportunity to embed this, and I'm so pleased to see the Government agrees! 👪🧩
🗓️🎅 It's the second week of Advent!
Today, I'm really pleased to hear of the Government's Youth Guarantee Expansion, which will offer help to more than 400 NEET young people in Southend West & Leigh – enabling them to get on in life and contribute to the local economy. 💪🤝
Today, I'm really pleased to hear of the Government's Youth Guarantee Expansion, which will offer help to more than 400 NEET young people in Southend West & Leigh – enabling them to get on in life and contribute to the local economy. 💪🤝
December 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
🗓️🎅 It's the second week of Advent!
Today, I'm really pleased to hear of the Government's Youth Guarantee Expansion, which will offer help to more than 400 NEET young people in Southend West & Leigh – enabling them to get on in life and contribute to the local economy. 💪🤝
Today, I'm really pleased to hear of the Government's Youth Guarantee Expansion, which will offer help to more than 400 NEET young people in Southend West & Leigh – enabling them to get on in life and contribute to the local economy. 💪🤝
🚍💕 I know how important a reliable, regular, and accessible bus service is to so many people in Southend West & Leigh.
That's why I'm thrilled that the Labour Government will give an extra £8.5m boost to improve local bus services over the next three years! 💕🚍
That's why I'm thrilled that the Labour Government will give an extra £8.5m boost to improve local bus services over the next three years! 💕🚍
December 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🚍💕 I know how important a reliable, regular, and accessible bus service is to so many people in Southend West & Leigh.
That's why I'm thrilled that the Labour Government will give an extra £8.5m boost to improve local bus services over the next three years! 💕🚍
That's why I'm thrilled that the Labour Government will give an extra £8.5m boost to improve local bus services over the next three years! 💕🚍
🛍️Yesterday on Small Business Saturday I visited businesses around The Broadway!
💈 Many told me things are going well. But a few did share their concerns. I hope I was able to address them.
🙏🏽 Thanks also to The Gogglebox for helping me with the kit I need for my upcoming charity sea dip!
💈 Many told me things are going well. But a few did share their concerns. I hope I was able to address them.
🙏🏽 Thanks also to The Gogglebox for helping me with the kit I need for my upcoming charity sea dip!
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
🛍️Yesterday on Small Business Saturday I visited businesses around The Broadway!
💈 Many told me things are going well. But a few did share their concerns. I hope I was able to address them.
🙏🏽 Thanks also to The Gogglebox for helping me with the kit I need for my upcoming charity sea dip!
💈 Many told me things are going well. But a few did share their concerns. I hope I was able to address them.
🙏🏽 Thanks also to The Gogglebox for helping me with the kit I need for my upcoming charity sea dip!
🎄Day 6 and a subject I know many of you are passionate about, as am I!
❌ The Labour Government has started the process of banning plastic in Wet Wipe. This will help prevent blockages in our sewage system and curb plastic pollution in Waterways.
❌ The Labour Government has started the process of banning plastic in Wet Wipe. This will help prevent blockages in our sewage system and curb plastic pollution in Waterways.
December 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🎄Day 6 and a subject I know many of you are passionate about, as am I!
❌ The Labour Government has started the process of banning plastic in Wet Wipe. This will help prevent blockages in our sewage system and curb plastic pollution in Waterways.
❌ The Labour Government has started the process of banning plastic in Wet Wipe. This will help prevent blockages in our sewage system and curb plastic pollution in Waterways.
🎄Today is Small Business Saturday! Get out & support some of our 4,170 fantastic SME’s across Southend West and Leigh.
The government is doing much to support SME’s
✅ Fully funded apprenticeships
✅ Raising the rate SME’s pay NI
✅ Investment through the British Business Bank
The government is doing much to support SME’s
✅ Fully funded apprenticeships
✅ Raising the rate SME’s pay NI
✅ Investment through the British Business Bank
December 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🎄Today is Small Business Saturday! Get out & support some of our 4,170 fantastic SME’s across Southend West and Leigh.
The government is doing much to support SME’s
✅ Fully funded apprenticeships
✅ Raising the rate SME’s pay NI
✅ Investment through the British Business Bank
The government is doing much to support SME’s
✅ Fully funded apprenticeships
✅ Raising the rate SME’s pay NI
✅ Investment through the British Business Bank
🗓️🎄It's Day 5 of Southend West and Leigh's 2025 Advent Calendar.
Today, I'm thinking about how exciting the Animal Science Strategy is, as the Government commits to ending animal testing!
Animals aren't just for Christmas - and they deserve their rights too! 🐶🐰
Today, I'm thinking about how exciting the Animal Science Strategy is, as the Government commits to ending animal testing!
Animals aren't just for Christmas - and they deserve their rights too! 🐶🐰
December 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🗓️🎄It's Day 5 of Southend West and Leigh's 2025 Advent Calendar.
Today, I'm thinking about how exciting the Animal Science Strategy is, as the Government commits to ending animal testing!
Animals aren't just for Christmas - and they deserve their rights too! 🐶🐰
Today, I'm thinking about how exciting the Animal Science Strategy is, as the Government commits to ending animal testing!
Animals aren't just for Christmas - and they deserve their rights too! 🐶🐰
It was really good to catch up with Julie Taylor from The Liam Taylor Legacy this week.
In Parliament, Julie and Brad were raising awareness of how we can tackle knife crime and save lives, and I was so pleased that there was such a lot of great engagement from MPs.
In Parliament, Julie and Brad were raising awareness of how we can tackle knife crime and save lives, and I was so pleased that there was such a lot of great engagement from MPs.
December 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It was really good to catch up with Julie Taylor from The Liam Taylor Legacy this week.
In Parliament, Julie and Brad were raising awareness of how we can tackle knife crime and save lives, and I was so pleased that there was such a lot of great engagement from MPs.
In Parliament, Julie and Brad were raising awareness of how we can tackle knife crime and save lives, and I was so pleased that there was such a lot of great engagement from MPs.
🎄 I'd like to say a big thank you on behalf of everyone to the Eastwood Lions for funding the Lions Christmas Tree at Rochford Corner again this year, and for all the great work that they do locally.
At the weekend, I joined the The Mayor and local councillors for the switching on ceremony. 🎄
At the weekend, I joined the The Mayor and local councillors for the switching on ceremony. 🎄
December 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
🎄 I'd like to say a big thank you on behalf of everyone to the Eastwood Lions for funding the Lions Christmas Tree at Rochford Corner again this year, and for all the great work that they do locally.
At the weekend, I joined the The Mayor and local councillors for the switching on ceremony. 🎄
At the weekend, I joined the The Mayor and local councillors for the switching on ceremony. 🎄
🗓️🎅 Day 4 already of 2025's Advent Calendar for Southend West and Leigh.
Today, I'm reflecting on the great progress we've made locally to bring neighbourhood policing back to Southend, with 11 new dedicated neighbourhood police officers already in place!
More work to do! 🚔
Today, I'm reflecting on the great progress we've made locally to bring neighbourhood policing back to Southend, with 11 new dedicated neighbourhood police officers already in place!
More work to do! 🚔
December 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🗓️🎅 Day 4 already of 2025's Advent Calendar for Southend West and Leigh.
Today, I'm reflecting on the great progress we've made locally to bring neighbourhood policing back to Southend, with 11 new dedicated neighbourhood police officers already in place!
More work to do! 🚔
Today, I'm reflecting on the great progress we've made locally to bring neighbourhood policing back to Southend, with 11 new dedicated neighbourhood police officers already in place!
More work to do! 🚔