Thanks From Anna Firth

THE outgoing MP for Leigh and Southend West has thanked residents for the “opportunity to serve” and congratulated Labour on their historic win in both Southend constituencies.

Ex Tory MP Anna Firth, who became MP for Southend West and Leigh in 2022 following the tragic murder of Sir David Amess, lost her seat in this month’s General Election by 1,949 votes.

Labour candidate David Burton-Sampson swept to power in Leigh with 16,739, securing a 35.6% share of the vote.

Thanking her former constituents, Ms Firth said in a statement: “I would like to thank everyone in Southend West and Leigh who has contacted me today or supported me over the last two and a half years.  It has been a huge privilege to serve our new city in Parliament and to uphold and honour Sir David’s legacy.

“I would like to congratulate David Burton-Sampson on becoming the next Member of Parliament for Southend West and Leigh.

“I am proud of what we have achieved together. The work we’ve done will benefit the people of Southend West and Leigh for years to come.

“However, the people of Southend and Leigh have now clearly chosen to go in a different direction and I wish David Burton-Sampson every success in representing our city in Parliament,”

Ms Firth listed a number noteworthy changes improvements achieved during her time in office.

These include her Pet Abduction Act, and her efforts to help outlaw nitrous oxide and zombie knives, as well as two new operating theatres at Southend Hospital, upgrades for pupils at Kingsdown and Blenheim Primary schools and her part played in Government funding of £15million for improvements to Old Leigh Port.

Ms Firth concluded by thanking her team and her family: “I would like to say an enormous thank you to my family for all their amazing support, particularly my husband Edward, and also to my wonderful team, who have given everything – more than can ever be described – to Southend West and Leigh over the last two and a half years.

“I would also like to thank my agent, Owen Cartey, and my association for working tirelessly, not just the last six weeks, but all the year round.

“Finally, a heartfelt thank you to all Conservative and non-Conservative voters who took the trouble to go and vote for me yesterday.  It is truly humbling and thank you again for the opportunity to serve.”

Picture: Ms Firth with Leigh campaigners. Pic Ms Firth

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