Counter-terror review linked to MP’s murder ‘clearly inadequate’ Former MP Anna Firth criticised a review of how terrorist Ali Harbi Ali was dealt with under a counter-terrorism scheme. Evening Standard · Feb 12, 2025
Eamonn Holmes Sparks Outrage with Brutal Five-Word Take on Princess Kate Photo GB News host Eamonn Holmes left his co-star Ellie Costello in shock after making a brutally honest comment about a recent photograph of Princess Kate. The Fashion Central · Feb 6, 2025
What did Sadiq Khan do to receive knighthood in New Year's Honours? Mayor of London's career so far Here’s a timeline of Sadiq Khan’s career from early days in south London to knighthood news Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024
Parents 'crying out' for advice on screen time, MP warns Most children have a mobile phone by the time they start secondary school, MPs hear Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2024
Losing my beloved cat was nothing like having a TV stolen – so why does UK law treat them the same? I was shocked to discover that the law considers our irreplaceable pets to be mere objects. But change is coming, says Toni Clarke of Pet Theft Awareness The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024
Cat and dog theft set to be made criminal offence - punishable by five years in prison Pets are currently considered property under the law and stealing them is covered by the 1968 Theft Act in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024
MP: Owners left powerless by lack of legal protection against dog-on-dog attacks Anna Firth suggested in the House of Commons that the law be changed The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
Owners of dogs who kill other dogs should be prosecuted, demands Tory MP Conservative MP Anna Firth told the Commons of a horror case in her constituency where a bichon frise called Emilie was savaged to death by an out-of-control dog Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023
Ministers urged to introduce gun-style licensing laws for machetes Conservative MP Anna Firth made the call in a bid to ‘get every machete off the streets and out of our homes’. The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
Sir David Amess’s successor backs face-to-face meetings as security increased The 69-year-old father of five was stabbed to death while meeting constituents at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea on October 15 last year. The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022
Archie Battersbee’s mother prepares for meeting with minister Hollie Dance, of Southend, Essex, wrote to the then health secretary Steve Barclay asking if she and her MP Anna Firth could meet for talks. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022
MP to raise concerns about Archie Battersbee's case and urges Health Secretary to meet his family MP Anna Firth said the process for dealing with the withdrawal of life support for a child is 'not appropriate' Wales Online · Aug 23, 2022
MP wants to discuss Archie Battersbee case with Health Secretary Anna Firth wants to raise concerns about the 12-year-old, who died after being at the centre of a life-support treatment fight, with Steve Barclay. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Tory MP claims Liz Truss is 'right candidate to make David Amess proud' A TORY MP has claimed Liz Truss is the right candidate to make David Amess proud and transform the city he represented for almost a quarter of a… The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022 ‘Sorely missed’ Sir David Amess honoured by MPs in Commons debate Sir David was fatally stabbed during a constituency surgery last October.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022 Parliament welcomes new MP for Southend West following death of Sir David Amess Conservative Anna Firth (Southend West) swore the oath of allegiance to the Queen.
Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2022 Anna Firth: Tories win Southend West by-election held after Sir David Amess’s killing Conservative candidate was comfortable winner with 86 per cent of the vote
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022 Tories win Southend West by-election in poll prompted by Sir David Amess killing Anna Firth won the contest with 86% of the vote.
Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022 Tory Anna Firth wins Southend West by-election after Sir David Amess's death Anna Firth won a landslide 86% majority in the Southend West by-election after Sir David Amess's death and in her victory speech she gave a message of support to his family