Anna Firth has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Southend West by-election.
Anna, a barrister and Chief Executive and founder of an online school, has been selected by Conservative members in Southend West this morning.
Following the tragic death of Sir David Amess, Anna will focus on realising the benefits of Southend’s City status and helping to build back better from the pandemic.
Commenting, Anna Firth, said:
“It is an honour to have been selected as the Conservative candidate for Southend West by local members.
“I want to pay tribute to work of Sir David Amess and I will work tirelessly to carry on his legacy.
“I will focus on realising the benefits of City status, protecting/improving services at Southend hospital and helping to build back better from the pandemic.”
Oliver Dowden MP, Conservative Party Chairman, said:
“I’m delighted that Anna Firth has been selected as our by-election candidate in Southend West.
“Anna will be a strong local champion for Southend West and continue to build on the work done by Sir David Amess.”