David Burton-Sampson MP
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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.
This is only the beginning as the Government takes steps to properly reform the SEND system and finally make it fit for purpose. I'll be supporting families and schools in Southend West & Leigh every step of the way. 🧑‍🏫🧩

Want to find out more? Read all about it below 👇

www.gov.uk/government/n...
£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme
New requirement that every teacher receives training to support pupils, as government makes good on promise to deliver reforms families are crying out for.
www.gov.uk
January 19, 2026 at 4:48 PM
If you're interested in taking part on Sunday, here are the details:

📍Starting at Belfairs Woods Discovery Centre, Eastwood Road North, Leigh on Sea, SS9 4LR
🗓️ Sunday 18th January
⏰ 12:00pm onwards

You can let us know you're coming by signing up here: forms.gle/542rAPyxXB2Z...
Mental Health Walk & Talk 2026
Date: Sunday 18 January 2026 Time: 12:00pm start Location: Belfairs Woods, Discovery Centre Join us as we walk 4.5km around Belfairs Woods on the afternoon of Sunday 18 January, doing something posit...
forms.gle
January 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Want to find out more? Have a look at the below! 👇

www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
No. We have stopped posting a few days ago. I have never been comfortable with X but since the appalling deep fake Grok issue has come to light I cannot continue using the platform until there is serious change of direction or ownership.
January 10, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Want to find out more? You can read the Strategy in full, as well as the response from the British Veterinary Association below! 👇

AWS: www.gov.uk/government/p...

BVA response: www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...
Animal welfare strategy for England
www.gov.uk
January 8, 2026 at 2:48 PM