David Burton-Sampson
MP for Southend West and Leigh
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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In my constituency I have launched the We Love Westcliff campaign, which aims to drive down antisocial behaviour. What support will the new neighbourhood policing teams provide to help us to achieve that goal?
Context
The MP launched the We Love Westcliff campaign to promote civic pride and reduce antisocial behaviour such as fly-tipping and drug dealing.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood)
Essex police have been allocated £4.5 million, which will fund 74 more neighbourhood police officers in 2025-26. They will provide a visible and engaging police presence, build strong relationships with local communities, and tackle issues such as antisocial behaviour.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-01-05
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In Southend West and Leigh, I will soon host a youth day, featuring local star of “The Apprentice” Chisola Chitambala, who is now an apprenticeship coach, among other things. Does the Minister agree that early interventions, like this youth day, are really important to prevent young people from becoming another NEET statistic?
Context
The MP is organizing a youth day in Southend West and Leigh featuring Chisola Chitambala, a local star from 'The Apprentice', to provide early intervention for young people.
The Minister for Employment (Alison McGovern)
I agree with my hon. Friend, and congratulate him on his youth day and the work he is doing on this kind of early intervention. The data clearly show that if people get qualifications, some work experience, and support for their health and support with other factors in life, that is very protective against being without work, education or training. We have to give a second chance to those who need one, and take steps to prevent people from being in that situation in the first place.
Session: NEET Young People 2025-09-01 (1)
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Since the Supreme Court ruling, many trans people have felt discrimination and a loss of their rights despite still being protected under the Equality Act 2010. I am pleased to hear that the Government are bringing forward a trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban, but what else will the Minister do to ensure that trans people know they belong in our society and are valued?
Context
Following the Supreme Court ruling, many trans individuals have experienced discrimination and a loss of rights despite protections under the Equality Act 2010. The issue remains sensitive and contentious.
The Minister for Equalities (Dame Nia Griffith)
I can indeed assure my hon. Friend that our draft legislation on conversion practices will be trans-inclusive. It is crucial that trans people are safe, included, and protected from harm and discrimination. More widely, this Government are actively working on other manifesto commitments to strengthen services and protections for trans people, including ensuring that all trans people receive appropriate and high-quality healthcare, and equalising all strands of hate crime.
Session: Banning Conversion Practices 2025-06-18
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Nurseries and the small businesses that provide before and after-school clubs are being hit by national insurance increases. There is little clarity from the Government on how breakfast clubs will work, potentially undermining their business models. What representations has the Education Secretary made to the Chancellor regarding these issues?
Context
Nurseries and small businesses providing before-school clubs are facing challenges due to national insurance increases.
Stephen Morgan
We take no lectures from the Conservative party on how they failed children over 14 years. I have heard providers' concerns about early years funding, and recognise the importance of local authorities and providers planning ahead for the expansion year.
Session: Primary School Breakfast Clubs 2024-12-09
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I have contacted all the primary schools in my constituency to encourage them to become early adopters of breakfast clubs. Child poverty stands at 12.1%, and food bank use has increased by 433% over the past five years. Does my hon. Friend agree that breakfast clubs will help lift children out of poverty, provide food for their start of the day, and encourage parents into part-time employment?
Context
Child poverty in Southend West and Leigh is high with a rate of 12.1%. Food bank use has risen by 433% over the last five years.
Stephen Morgan
Parents and carers up and down the country are struggling with the cost of living. Breakfast clubs give them confidence their child can access a meal if needed, supporting families with childcare costs.
Session: Primary School Breakfast Clubs 2024-12-09
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I thank my right hon. Friend for his response. Our military support needs to be part of wider diplomatic and economic support. There is growing concern about loopholes that allow Russian oil exports to a third-party country to be developed into other petroleum products and then to be imported into the UK and other countries that have imposed sanctions on Russia. Can the Secretary of State tell me what work he and his counterparts are doing to crack down on that loophole and to stop inadvertently funding the Russian war effort?
Context
The MP asks about loopholes in sanctions that allow Russian oil to be exported.
John Healey
My hon. Friend is right: alongside military aid, economic support and diplomatic help are required to support Ukraine and put pressure on Russia. The UK has banned the import of Russian oil and oil products, in line with the steps taken by the US and the European Union. Importers must now include proof of origin and country of last dispatch as a way of tightening up on the loopholes, and we will not hesitate to take further action if Russian revenues, which fuel the war machine, are not closed off by the sanctions.
Session: Ukraine Military Support 2024-10-14 (2)
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What steps his Department is taking to increase uptake of environmental land management schemes.
Context
Farmers are hesitant to sign up for environmental land management schemes due to fears of being locked into agreements.
Mary Creagh
This Labour Government are fully committed to environmental land management schemes. We will optimise the schemes so that they produce the right outcomes for all farmers, including small, grassland, upland and tenant farmers who have been too often ignored, while delivering food security and nature recovery in a just and equitable way.
Session: Environmental Land Management Schemes 2024-09-12
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In Southend and Leigh, there are over 7,100 small and medium-sized enterprises, and in areas like Leigh Road, the Broadway and London Road, very few units are empty. Will my right hon. Friend meet me and representatives of the local business community to understand the challenges they face, and to discover some of the opportunities that businesses have taken to really capture the market?
Context
The MP highlights that Southend and Leigh have over 7,100 small and medium-sized enterprises facing various challenges.
Jonathan Reynolds
I welcome my hon. Friend to his place. I have always enjoyed my visits to his constituency, particularly enjoying an ice cream at Rossi's ice cream parlour. Those visits had a serious purpose: they helped us to build our programme for small business, which recognises not only issues such as late payments, but the need for the whole Government to tackle access to finance and retail crime. I will be delighted to make sure that my hon. Friend gets the meeting he requests with my officials.
Session: Small Businesses Economic Growth 2024-09-05
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10
10 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The right hon. Member for Central Devon (Sir Mel Stride) moved a substantive motion calling on the Chancellor to apologise for misleading the country about public finances, rolling the pitch for raisi...
War in Ukraine 2025-12-04
04 December 2025
General Debate
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The Russia-Ukraine war is an existential clash between competing visions of global security. It is not a regional territorial dispute but rather a conflict about the nature of society, with Putin and ...
International Men’s Day 2025-11-20
20 November 2025
General Debate
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Emphasised the importance of addressing prostate cancer by prioritising it in the national cancer plan, updating GP guidelines for early conversations with men at risk, providing clear advice on onlin...
Ukraine 2025-10-15
15 October 2025
Ministerial Statement
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-09-02
02 September 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East 2025-09-01
01 September 2025
Ministerial Statement
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Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 2025-07-22
22 July 2025
General Debate
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The debate focused on several issues including making Stanmore station step-free, concerns over police station closures due to increased crime in London, opposition to the Broadwalk redevelopment prop...
Independent Water Commission 2025-07-21
21 July 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Football Governance Bill [Lords] 2025-07-08
08 July 2025
General Debate
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Moves to amend the Football Governance Bill, presenting several new clauses that aim to regulate alcohol consumption in football grounds within one year of the passing of the Act for top-tier men's ga...
NHS 10-Year Plan 2025-07-03
03 July 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
100.0%
22 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
9
40.9% of votes
No Votes
13
59.1% of votes
Abstentions
0
0.0% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
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PMQs Asked
8
Ministerial Questions Asked
33
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
+1% above average
This MP:
8
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1295% above average
This MP:
33
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+32% above average
This MP:
100.0
Average:
75.6
Important Context
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- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
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This page tracks David Burton-Sampson's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.