MARK FRANCOIS SUPPORTS NEW “BIONIC” PEER AS HE JOINS THE HOUSE OF LORDS Monday, 28 October, 2024 Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark Francois was present to witness his long-time friend, the “bionic peer” Craig Mackinlay, when he was formally introduced as a member of the House of Lords recently. The new peer earned his nickname following a very serious bout of sepsis, which unfortunately led to his losing both his upper arms and lower legs. After multiple operations, these have now been replaced... Westminster News
95% WANT NEW SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL IN RAYLEIGH! 16th April 2024 Ninety-five percent of respondents to a recent official Essex County Council (ECC) consultation exercise, have given their approval to the Council's desire to... Local News
MARK FRANCOIS MP BACKS LOCAL RAYLEIGH ARTISTS 15th April 2024 Rayleigh & Wickford MP, Mark Francois, kept up a long-standing tradition, when he opened the Rayleigh Art Group’s Annual Exhibition. The showcase of local... Local News
MARK FRANCOIS MP SEES LOCAL TAXI FIRM IN ACTION 12th April 2024 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, recently paid a Friday visit to well established local taxi firm, Bestax, at their base at Rayleigh station. Mark was... Local News
RAYLEIGH’S CIVIC LEADERS SUPPORT MUSHROOM THEATRE COMPANY’S SHOW IN CHELMSFORD 12th April 2024 Rayleigh’s MP, Mark Francois and the Chairman of Rayleigh Town Council, Cllr Danielle Belton, spent an evening supporting local young people at Chelmsford’s... Local News
MARK FRANCOIS MP ADDRESSES SCOTS ABOUT THE LATE QUEEN AT THE CALEDONIAN CLUB 9th April 2024 An Essex MP spoke about his service to our late Queen, Elizabeth II, when he addressed members of the Caledonian Club at a recent lunch in London. The club... Local News
MARK FRANCOIS MP MPs SLAMS “EPIC TIMEWASTERS” MORRISONS OVER DITCHING NEW WICKFORD STORE 5th April 2024 Wickford’s MP, Mark Francois, has reacted angrily to the news that, after nearly two years of work, supermarket giant Morrisons has abandoned plans to redevelop... Local News
MARK FRANCOIS MP DISCUSSES CAR THEFTS WITH LOCAL POLICE CHIEF 4th April 2024 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, recently met with Essex Polices’ Rochford and Castle Point District Commander, Chief Inspector Paul Hogben. During the... Westminster News
MARK FRANCOIS MP WELCOMES DECISION TO RE-COMPETE COUNTY HIGHWAYS CONTRACTS 3rd April 2024 Mark Francois MP, who has been campaigning against excess roadworks and poor pothole repairs in Essex, has welcomed the news that Essex County Council has now... Local News
MARK FRANCOIS MP CALLS ON GOVERNMENT NOT TO CUT DEFENCE BUDGET 2nd April 2024 Today, in the House of Commons, Former Armed Forces Minister and Rayleigh & Wickford MP, Mark Francois, called on the Government not to cut the Defence Budget... Westminster News
