MP Supports Royal Naval Association’s 40th Anniversary. Tuesday, 21 July, 2026 A South Essex MP supported the 40th anniversary celebrations of the Royal Naval Association Branch, in his constituency. Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, whose father, Stoker 1st class Reginald Francois served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, attended a special dinner at Saxon Hall, to mark the 40th anniversary of the Rayleigh branch of the Royal Naval Association (RNA). The... Local News
MP Discusses Future Pool Upgrade with Head at Sweyne Park School 15th July 2026 A South Essex MP discussed options for a swimming pool upgrade, when he met with a Head of School in his constituency. Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois... Local News
MP Welcomes his Local Rector to the National Prayer Breakfast 13th July 2026 A South Essex MP welcomed his local Rector to the National Prayer Breakfast, held at Westminster. The annual occasion sees local church leaders, from across the... Westminster News
MP Hands Out Chairman’s Shield to Local Club Veteran 8th July 2026 A South Essex MP presented a special shield to a local football club’s long serving supporter, at their recent end of season awards. Rayleigh’s MP, Mark... Local News
MP Thanks Armed Forces at Chairman’s Civic Reception 6th July 2026 A South Essex MP paid tribute to HM Armed Forces, at a local Council Annual Civic Reception. Rayleigh & Wickford MP, Mark Francois, who is also the Shadow Armed... Local News
Essex MPs Have “More in Common” Over Memory of Jo Cox 30th June 2026 Two Essex MPs - one Conservative and the other Labour - demonstrated that they have “more in common” at a special event to commemorate the tenth anniversary of... Westminster News
Chelsea Pensioners ‘Guests of Honour’ at Armed Forces Day Dinner 29th June 2026 Several Chelsea Pensioners were the Guests of Honour at a special dinner, held in Rayleigh, to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The four men, all of whom are in... Local News
MP Celebrates ‘Big Win’ with Mount Bovers Campaigners 17th June 2026 A South Essex MP celebrated with his constituents on Tuesday evening after scoring a ‘big win’ at a meeting of Rochford District Council’s Development Control... Local News
MP Supports Rayleigh’s Trinity Fayre 15th June 2026 Rayleigh & Wickford MP, Mark Francois, was on hand to support the official opening of the popular Trinity Fayre, in Rayleigh High Street, this weekend. The... Local News
MP Raises Risk of Sewage from Major Housing Developments in the House of Commons 8th June 2026 A South Essex MP has recently raised his concerns about the impact that major housing developments can have on both fresh water supply and the risk of exceeding... Westminster News
