As 2019 draws to a close, may I take this opportunity to thank you for your many messages of support this year. It has been great to meet so many of you, both on the campaign trail, and also in my visits to the towns, villages, High Streets, cafes, pubs, schools, churches and business across Brentwood and Ongar throughout the year.

And, in the final days of 2019, please enjoy the winning design for my Christmas Card competition this year..

Well done, and many congratulations to the overall winner, Sophie Halford, from the Ursuline Preparatory School, and Runners-Up Harry McCarthy (Doddinghurst Infant School), Ella Browne (Ursuline Preparatory School), Fyscher Musgrave (Larchwood Primary School) and Hallie Attfield (St Helen's Junior School).

I wish you all a merry Christmas, and send my good wishes for a healthy and happy time in 2020. 

If you need to contact me over the festive period, please email me at alex.burghart.mp@parliament.uk