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Seats such as Southend East and Rochford need a real and impactful regional policy. Too little thought has been put into how we build on existing assets and specialisms, to create a sense of place and an economic centre of gravity. Southend East and Rochford’s future will be found in modern technology, modern infrastructure and green energy, by identifying opportunities in well-paid, modern job sectors. We need a year-round economy, not just a seasonal one, so that young people can move from seasonal work into better-paid positions.