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
MP sees World War One project on visit to ‘Outstanding’ school 24th March 2015 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, recently visited Beauchamps High School in Wickford, where he congratulated the Headteacher, Mr Bob Hodges, on the... Local News
Minister relives time in the infantry on visit to the Royal Marines 24th March 2015 Rayleigh and Wickford MP and Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois, who served in the TA during the Cold War, had an opportunity to relearn his infantry skills... Westminster News
Mark Francois MP supports proposal to expand Abacus Primary School in Wickford 20th March 2015 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, has given his formal support to a recent proposal by Abacus Primary School to expand its intake of students from 45 per... Westminster News
Rayleigh and Wickford MP and Armed Forces Minister attends Afghanistan Memorial Service at St Paul’s 17th March 2015 Rayleigh and Wickford MP and Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois, recently attended the special service of commemoration at St Paul’s Cathedral to remember the... Westminster News
Armed Forces Minister visits historic WWI airfield in Essex 6th March 2015 Rayleigh and Wickford MP and Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois recently spent a Friday afternoon visiting Stow Maries Airfield near Maldon, which is Britain... Local News
Mark Francois MP delighted at FitzWimarc’s success in becoming an Academy 2nd March 2015 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, has expressed his delight at the news that FitzWimarc School in Hockley Road, Rayleigh, has now been allowed to convert... Local News
Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois Visits the Paras in Colchester 2nd March 2015 Rayleigh and Wickford MP and Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois recently paid a visit to members of the Parachute Regiment and other units who are serving in... Westminster News
Armed Forces Minister visits his old Regiment 25th February 2015 Rayleigh and Wickford MP and Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois, who served as a TA Infantry Officer in the Cold War recently paid a visit to the Headquarters... Local News
MP formally backs reapplication for funding for Rayleigh Town Museum 24th February 2015 Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, has backed the Rayleigh Town Museum Project in their effort to secure funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)... Local News