David Burton-Sampson
LabourMP for Southend West and Leigh · Since 2024
Recent Activity
Spoke in debate: National Security
Parliamentary appearance by David Burton-Sampson
Spoke in debate: Point of Order
Parliamentary appearance by David Burton-Sampson
Point of Order
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. On 29 April, my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth North (Amanda Martin) and the hon. Member for Lewes (James MacCleary) raised a point of order concerning the right hon. Member for Newark (Robert Jenrick) visiting their constituencies without notifying them. In response, Mr Speaker reminded the House of the importance of the courtesy of doing so, but his advice seems to have been ignored. The right hon. Member for Newark shared a post on his social
National Security
I thank my hon. Friend for his statement, and for the work that the Government are doing to protect the Jewish community. My thoughts are with all those who have been victims of these attacks, and of antisemitism and hate crime. In my constituency of Southend West and Leigh, we have quite a significant and diverse Jewish community—Orthodox, Reform and Haredi. They are scared and concerned, and my concern after meeting some of those communities over recent weeks is that some do not know how to ac
Spoke in debate: Debate on the Address
Parliamentary appearance by David Burton-Sampson
Debate on the Address
It is a great pleasure to speak in this debate on the King’s Speech, which set out the Labour Government’s programme for this Session, and I warmly welcome its measures. I thank my hon. Friends the Members for Bradford West (Naz Shah), and for Harlow (Chris Vince), for their opening speeches. My hon. Friend the Member for Bradford West showed how she had overcome adversity, and tackled head-on some of the challenges that people who look like me and her face in today’s society. There is, of cours
Spoke in debate: Engagements
Parliamentary appearance by David Burton-Sampson
Engagements
Q11. While our NHS across England has seen noticeable improvements thanks to the work of this Labour Government, Southend hospital and the wider Mid and South Essex NHS Trust has continued to struggle. I thank the Department of Health and Social Care for working with me and my colleagues on that issue, and for placing the trust on the intensive recovery programme. Does the Prime Minister agree that that is the right action, and will he meet me to discuss our wider plans to improve healthcare in
Voted AYE on: Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (304-28, passed)
Voted AYE on: Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (308-81, passed)
Voted AYE on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V' (335-158, passed)
Voted NO on: Privilege
David Burton-Sampson voted NO on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)
Voted NO on: Privilege
David Burton-Sampson voted NO on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)
Voted AYE on: Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (304-28, passed)
Voted AYE on: Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026' (308-81, passed)
Voted AYE on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V' (335-158, passed)
Voted AYE on: Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X' (272-64, passed)
Voted AYE on: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion' (279-176, passed)
Voted AYE on: Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion' (279-176, passed)
Voted AYE on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f)
David Burton-Sampson voted AYE on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f)' (279-164, passed)