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.
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day and marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, which was the largest concentration camp used during the Holocaust.
All of us have a collective responsibility to ensure the tragedies and horrors of history are never repeated again.
All of us have a collective responsibility to ensure the tragedies and horrors of history are never repeated again.
January 27, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day and marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, which was the largest concentration camp used during the Holocaust.
All of us have a collective responsibility to ensure the tragedies and horrors of history are never repeated again.
All of us have a collective responsibility to ensure the tragedies and horrors of history are never repeated again.
📆🔃 Time for another Weekly Roundup! 🔃📆
Want to see some of what I've been up to recently? Take a look at the newest instalment of my roundups!
This edition includes my recent visits across the constituency, some of my parliamentary work, and even a brass band! 🎺
Want to see some of what I've been up to recently? Take a look at the newest instalment of my roundups!
This edition includes my recent visits across the constituency, some of my parliamentary work, and even a brass band! 🎺
January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
📆🔃 Time for another Weekly Roundup! 🔃📆
Want to see some of what I've been up to recently? Take a look at the newest instalment of my roundups!
This edition includes my recent visits across the constituency, some of my parliamentary work, and even a brass band! 🎺
Want to see some of what I've been up to recently? Take a look at the newest instalment of my roundups!
This edition includes my recent visits across the constituency, some of my parliamentary work, and even a brass band! 🎺
This gang really are becoming laughable! Conservatives 2.0! Who’s next?
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
This gang really are becoming laughable! Conservatives 2.0! Who’s next?
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We welcomed local MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social to Rega today. We demonstrated how UK manufacturing is thriving, while discussing how recent budget changes have increased our overheads significantly. We are grateful that David listened to our views and took the time to visit us today.
January 23, 2026 at 3:47 PM
We welcomed local MP @davidbsampson.bsky.social to Rega today. We demonstrated how UK manufacturing is thriving, while discussing how recent budget changes have increased our overheads significantly. We are grateful that David listened to our views and took the time to visit us today.
🥣🏫 The Government have already rolled out the first breakfast clubs in schools up and down the country, including right here in Southend West and Leigh!
I'm thrilled that Victory Park Academy and Sutton House Academy will be amongst the next batch, providing a nutritious breakfast for the day! 🏫🥣
I'm thrilled that Victory Park Academy and Sutton House Academy will be amongst the next batch, providing a nutritious breakfast for the day! 🏫🥣
January 23, 2026 at 2:32 PM
🥣🏫 The Government have already rolled out the first breakfast clubs in schools up and down the country, including right here in Southend West and Leigh!
I'm thrilled that Victory Park Academy and Sutton House Academy will be amongst the next batch, providing a nutritious breakfast for the day! 🏫🥣
I'm thrilled that Victory Park Academy and Sutton House Academy will be amongst the next batch, providing a nutritious breakfast for the day! 🏫🥣
🎆 Hundreds of you have been in touch about fireworks legislation and ensuring better safety for people and animals alike.
I spoke in the Westminster Hall Debate this Monday about ensuring any updates in the law not only cover decibel limits but also are mindful of people's safety. 🎆
I spoke in the Westminster Hall Debate this Monday about ensuring any updates in the law not only cover decibel limits but also are mindful of people's safety. 🎆
January 22, 2026 at 2:04 PM
🎆 Hundreds of you have been in touch about fireworks legislation and ensuring better safety for people and animals alike.
I spoke in the Westminster Hall Debate this Monday about ensuring any updates in the law not only cover decibel limits but also are mindful of people's safety. 🎆
I spoke in the Westminster Hall Debate this Monday about ensuring any updates in the law not only cover decibel limits but also are mindful of people's safety. 🎆
🧠🗣️☕️ As many of you know, mental health is really important to me. That's why I made sure to spend some time with the incredible @samaritans.bsky.social for their #BrewMonday event yesterday.
We discussed my recent Walk & Talk event and I was able to thank them for all the amazing work they do. ☕️🗣️🧠
We discussed my recent Walk & Talk event and I was able to thank them for all the amazing work they do. ☕️🗣️🧠
January 20, 2026 at 4:39 PM
🧠🗣️☕️ As many of you know, mental health is really important to me. That's why I made sure to spend some time with the incredible @samaritans.bsky.social for their #BrewMonday event yesterday.
We discussed my recent Walk & Talk event and I was able to thank them for all the amazing work they do. ☕️🗣️🧠
We discussed my recent Walk & Talk event and I was able to thank them for all the amazing work they do. ☕️🗣️🧠
🧩🧑🏫 The message was clear from my #SeeEveryNeed events: inclusion in every classroom should be the norm, and every teacher should be a SEND teacher.
So pleased the Government have listened to my constituents and taken this on board for the most ambitious teacher training package ever!
So pleased the Government have listened to my constituents and taken this on board for the most ambitious teacher training package ever!
January 19, 2026 at 4:48 PM
🧩🧑🏫 The message was clear from my #SeeEveryNeed events: inclusion in every classroom should be the norm, and every teacher should be a SEND teacher.
So pleased the Government have listened to my constituents and taken this on board for the most ambitious teacher training package ever!
So pleased the Government have listened to my constituents and taken this on board for the most ambitious teacher training package ever!
Today is "Blue Monday", and I've spoken to the BBC about raising awareness of the work that has to be done to ensure better support for those who need it - especially men and boys.
If you're struggling, there is help out there - from listening ears to helping hands. It's always #oktotalk.
If you're struggling, there is help out there - from listening ears to helping hands. It's always #oktotalk.
Mental health walks arranged by Essex MP after friend's suicide
David Burton-Sampson organises
www.bbc.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Today is "Blue Monday", and I've spoken to the BBC about raising awareness of the work that has to be done to ensure better support for those who need it - especially men and boys.
If you're struggling, there is help out there - from listening ears to helping hands. It's always #oktotalk.
If you're struggling, there is help out there - from listening ears to helping hands. It's always #oktotalk.
🚶🗣️Ahead of Blue Monday, today I held my first Walk and Talk focusing on supporting mens mental health.
With 3 out of every 4 suicides being men, we need to do more to drive better mental health outcomes.
Great organisations like Andy’s Man Club are there to support.
#ITSOKAYTOTALK
With 3 out of every 4 suicides being men, we need to do more to drive better mental health outcomes.
Great organisations like Andy’s Man Club are there to support.
#ITSOKAYTOTALK
January 18, 2026 at 6:22 PM
🚶🗣️Ahead of Blue Monday, today I held my first Walk and Talk focusing on supporting mens mental health.
With 3 out of every 4 suicides being men, we need to do more to drive better mental health outcomes.
Great organisations like Andy’s Man Club are there to support.
#ITSOKAYTOTALK
With 3 out of every 4 suicides being men, we need to do more to drive better mental health outcomes.
Great organisations like Andy’s Man Club are there to support.
#ITSOKAYTOTALK
📆🔃 Roundup time! 🔃📆
Want to find out some of the highlights of my work this week? Look no further and tune into 2026's very first Weekend Roundup!
Want to find out some of the highlights of my work this week? Look no further and tune into 2026's very first Weekend Roundup!
January 16, 2026 at 4:07 PM
📆🔃 Roundup time! 🔃📆
Want to find out some of the highlights of my work this week? Look no further and tune into 2026's very first Weekend Roundup!
Want to find out some of the highlights of my work this week? Look no further and tune into 2026's very first Weekend Roundup!
As Southend West and Leigh's very first Walk & Talk approaches this Sunday, I spoke to @mirror.co.uk about why I'm walking and how important it is to raise awareness about mental health.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
'Reality of Blue Monday hit me after friend died by suicide in his 30s'
Ahead of ‘Blue Monday’, known as the most depressing day of the year, a dozen Labour MPs will take part in a walking challenge, ‘4.5k your way’ to promote men’s mental health
www.mirror.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
As Southend West and Leigh's very first Walk & Talk approaches this Sunday, I spoke to @mirror.co.uk about why I'm walking and how important it is to raise awareness about mental health.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
Reposted by David Burton-Sampson MP
Important work from @davidbsampson.bsky.social and everyone else taking part.
So courageous of him to open up about the impact of his friend’s death by suicide. 🫶
So courageous of him to open up about the impact of his friend’s death by suicide. 🫶
This Sunday, whatever the January weather, David Burton-Sampson will walk 4.5km in Belfairs Woods in his Essex constituency.
'Reality of Blue Monday hit me after friend died by suicide in his 30s'
www.mirror.co.uk
January 16, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Important work from @davidbsampson.bsky.social and everyone else taking part.
So courageous of him to open up about the impact of his friend’s death by suicide. 🫶
So courageous of him to open up about the impact of his friend’s death by suicide. 🫶
On Monday, I joined Bayo Alaba to speak in the Commons about the closure of the University of Essex's Southend Campus.
We will continue to do all that we can to support local students and staff members through this, and fight for a resolution.
We will continue to do all that we can to support local students and staff members through this, and fight for a resolution.
January 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
On Monday, I joined Bayo Alaba to speak in the Commons about the closure of the University of Essex's Southend Campus.
We will continue to do all that we can to support local students and staff members through this, and fight for a resolution.
We will continue to do all that we can to support local students and staff members through this, and fight for a resolution.
💪🚼 I'm proud to be a part of the Government that's delivering stronger rights for parents to give them the security they deserve and stronger protections at work.
For example, this means that, from April, an additional 32,000 more dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately!
For example, this means that, from April, an additional 32,000 more dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately!
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
💪🚼 I'm proud to be a part of the Government that's delivering stronger rights for parents to give them the security they deserve and stronger protections at work.
For example, this means that, from April, an additional 32,000 more dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately!
For example, this means that, from April, an additional 32,000 more dads per year will be able to access Paternity Leave immediately!
💷 Great to be out in a cold St Luke’s Ward today talking to residents and outlining what this government is doing to reduce the cost of living. Over this year people will start to feel the positive benefits of this government’s work.
January 11, 2026 at 6:51 PM
💷 Great to be out in a cold St Luke’s Ward today talking to residents and outlining what this government is doing to reduce the cost of living. Over this year people will start to feel the positive benefits of this government’s work.
🐶🐰 ICYMI: Just before Christmas the Government launched its animal welfare strategy, which will make a huge difference to all creatures great and small!
I am proud to back the Government as it embarks on the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation! 🐔🐱
I am proud to back the Government as it embarks on the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation! 🐔🐱
January 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM
🐶🐰 ICYMI: Just before Christmas the Government launched its animal welfare strategy, which will make a huge difference to all creatures great and small!
I am proud to back the Government as it embarks on the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation! 🐔🐱
I am proud to back the Government as it embarks on the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation! 🐔🐱
🧑⚕️💪 ICYMI: The Government have kept prescription charges under a tenner for the next financial year!
Ensuring certainty and stability for people across the country and here in Southend West & Leigh, prescription costs have been frozen for a second year running. 💪🧑⚕️
Ensuring certainty and stability for people across the country and here in Southend West & Leigh, prescription costs have been frozen for a second year running. 💪🧑⚕️
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
🧑⚕️💪 ICYMI: The Government have kept prescription charges under a tenner for the next financial year!
Ensuring certainty and stability for people across the country and here in Southend West & Leigh, prescription costs have been frozen for a second year running. 💪🧑⚕️
Ensuring certainty and stability for people across the country and here in Southend West & Leigh, prescription costs have been frozen for a second year running. 💪🧑⚕️
🌱❤️👮 Yesterday, I mentioned my #WeLoveWestcliff in the Chamber during questions to the Home Secretary when asking her about the need to drive down ASB and fly-tipping.
I'm pleased to hear that the great new investment in local neighbourhood policing will help with this! 👮❤️🌱
I'm pleased to hear that the great new investment in local neighbourhood policing will help with this! 👮❤️🌱
January 6, 2026 at 9:52 AM
🌱❤️👮 Yesterday, I mentioned my #WeLoveWestcliff in the Chamber during questions to the Home Secretary when asking her about the need to drive down ASB and fly-tipping.
I'm pleased to hear that the great new investment in local neighbourhood policing will help with this! 👮❤️🌱
I'm pleased to hear that the great new investment in local neighbourhood policing will help with this! 👮❤️🌱
🙌❄️ A cold start to the new year today! Before I got on my train to London, I reflected on the work we've been doing to tackle the cost of living and deliver change.
I'll be spending 2026 working hard to ensure Southend West & Leigh gets the investment it needs and deserves! 💪
I'll be spending 2026 working hard to ensure Southend West & Leigh gets the investment it needs and deserves! 💪
January 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
🙌❄️ A cold start to the new year today! Before I got on my train to London, I reflected on the work we've been doing to tackle the cost of living and deliver change.
I'll be spending 2026 working hard to ensure Southend West & Leigh gets the investment it needs and deserves! 💪
I'll be spending 2026 working hard to ensure Southend West & Leigh gets the investment it needs and deserves! 💪
❄️ 🚆 An early start for me and my great team of volunteers at Leigh-on-Sea and Chalkwell stations to speak to commuters about the fact that, much like us, rail fares are frozen!
This is the first rail fare freeze in 30 years after the Tories let them increase by 60%! 🚆❄️
This is the first rail fare freeze in 30 years after the Tories let them increase by 60%! 🚆❄️
January 5, 2026 at 9:02 AM
❄️ 🚆 An early start for me and my great team of volunteers at Leigh-on-Sea and Chalkwell stations to speak to commuters about the fact that, much like us, rail fares are frozen!
This is the first rail fare freeze in 30 years after the Tories let them increase by 60%! 🚆❄️
This is the first rail fare freeze in 30 years after the Tories let them increase by 60%! 🚆❄️
🎅❤️ Christmas is here, and people across Southend West & Leigh will be getting ready for the big day tomorrow.
Whilst many enjoy the break, dedicated key workers in our health sector will be continuing to provide care and support to those who need it. 🧑⚕️🎄❤️🩹
Whilst many enjoy the break, dedicated key workers in our health sector will be continuing to provide care and support to those who need it. 🧑⚕️🎄❤️🩹
December 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🎅❤️ Christmas is here, and people across Southend West & Leigh will be getting ready for the big day tomorrow.
Whilst many enjoy the break, dedicated key workers in our health sector will be continuing to provide care and support to those who need it. 🧑⚕️🎄❤️🩹
Whilst many enjoy the break, dedicated key workers in our health sector will be continuing to provide care and support to those who need it. 🧑⚕️🎄❤️🩹
🗓️🎄 It's Christmas Eve, and we've reached the final door of my advent calendar for 2025!
I'm also so grateful for those who serve in our Armed Forces for all they do to protect us. This Christmas, the Government have funded a trip home for more than 35,000 of them. ❤️
I'm also so grateful for those who serve in our Armed Forces for all they do to protect us. This Christmas, the Government have funded a trip home for more than 35,000 of them. ❤️
December 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🗓️🎄 It's Christmas Eve, and we've reached the final door of my advent calendar for 2025!
I'm also so grateful for those who serve in our Armed Forces for all they do to protect us. This Christmas, the Government have funded a trip home for more than 35,000 of them. ❤️
I'm also so grateful for those who serve in our Armed Forces for all they do to protect us. This Christmas, the Government have funded a trip home for more than 35,000 of them. ❤️
🧑💼👷🧑🏭 The Employment Rights Act is here for YOU.
Here are three things that the ERA will do for workers in Southend West and Leigh 👇
Want to find out more? Read here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Here are three things that the ERA will do for workers in Southend West and Leigh 👇
Want to find out more? Read here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🧑💼👷🧑🏭 The Employment Rights Act is here for YOU.
Here are three things that the ERA will do for workers in Southend West and Leigh 👇
Want to find out more? Read here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
Here are three things that the ERA will do for workers in Southend West and Leigh 👇
Want to find out more? Read here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
🗓️🦌 It's Christmas Eve Eve!
As I open the penultimate door of my advent calendar, I'm thinking about the 11 brand new bleed kits that we secured this year after my fundraiser Miles for Lives, walking the boundary of the constituency!
A great win and a great cause! 🚶
As I open the penultimate door of my advent calendar, I'm thinking about the 11 brand new bleed kits that we secured this year after my fundraiser Miles for Lives, walking the boundary of the constituency!
A great win and a great cause! 🚶
December 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🗓️🦌 It's Christmas Eve Eve!
As I open the penultimate door of my advent calendar, I'm thinking about the 11 brand new bleed kits that we secured this year after my fundraiser Miles for Lives, walking the boundary of the constituency!
A great win and a great cause! 🚶
As I open the penultimate door of my advent calendar, I'm thinking about the 11 brand new bleed kits that we secured this year after my fundraiser Miles for Lives, walking the boundary of the constituency!
A great win and a great cause! 🚶