A DISABLED music group has the backing of the Prime Minister in its campaign to get to Christmas number one with a charity song in memory of Sir David Amess.

The Music Man Project which is based in Southend says it’s incredibly exciting that Rishi Sunak is aware and supporting the group’s work in breaking down barriers and stereotypes for disabled people.

The group is working with Royal Marines Band Service on its Christmas charity single Music is Magic.

David Stanley, Founder of The Music Man Project, said Penny Mordaunt, leader of the House of Commons, and supporter of the group highlighted the work of it to the Prime Minister who is supporting the group.

Mr Stanley said: “When I found out we’ve got the support of the Prime Minister I was absolutely thrilled, it’s not every day you work with the Royal Marines Band Service and it’s certainly not every day you come to the attention of the Prime Minister.

“It’s so exciting and is another step in raising awareness of what disabled people can do. I think it sets a precedent if the Prime Minister is aware of us.

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“Last week we were number 10 in the iTunes chart which is incredible and what ever place we get to it about using it as a vehicle to promote our work.

“It would be a dream to get to number one for Christmas and such a fitting tribute to Sir David Amess.”

The talent musicians and singers have performed for the Royal Family, entertained thousands at the London Palladium and Royal Albert Hall, featured on TV and radio, broken a Guinness World Record and opened a national TV advert.

The single is dedicated to The Music Man Project’s late patron. Sir David Amess MP Southend West was the president of The Music Man Project prior to his murder in October last year. He secured opportunities for The Music Man Project to perform at venues including the London Palladium and the Royal Albert Hall.

Mr Stanley added: “The fact the Prime Minister is aware of us gives us so much confidence and opens so much many doors for us. They students are very excited and take it all in their stride.”