Shadow Armed Forces Minister Praises Local Air Cadets Tuesday, 26 May, 2026 A South Essex MP was impressed when he visited a local Air Cadet unit in his constituency. Rayleigh & Wickford MP, Mark Francois, who also serves as the Shadow Armed Forces Minister, paid a visit to 1474 (Wickford) Squadron, Air Training Corps, who form part of the wider Essex Wing, which numbers over a thousand cadets, across the County as a whole. During a midweek drill night, Mark spoke with... Local News
MP Celebrates Rayleigh FC’s 50th Anniversary 19th May 2026 A South Essex MP showed his personal support for a local football club, by attending their 50th anniversary celebration. Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois... Local News
MP Supports Opening of New High Street Restaurant 18th May 2026 A South Essex MP has lent his support to the opening of a brand new restaurant in his local high street. Rayleigh & Wickford MP, Mark Francois, visited Aria’s... Local News
Mark Francois MP Challenges the PM over NI Veterans 14th May 2026 An Essex MP challenged the Prime Minister over the fate of Northern Ireland Veterans, during yesterday’s Commons debate on the King’s Speech. Rayleigh and... Westminster News
MP Takes Abseil Challenge to Help Fund FitzWimarc School’s Memorial Garden 5th May 2026 A South Essex MP abseiled down the side of a large block at one of his local secondary schools, to help raise funds for the school’s memorial garden project... Local News
A South Essex MP visits HQ from which D-Day was planned and executed 4th May 2026 Rayleigh & Wickford MP, Mark Francois, who also serves as the Shadow Armed Forces Minister, was part of a recent visit to Portsdown House, Portsmouth, with the... Local News
MP Congratulates Wickford’s Geek Shop on their 3rd Anniversary 2nd May 2026 A South Essex MP stopped by a local small business to congratulate them on their third anniversary of operating on the High Street. Rayleigh & Wickford MP, Mark... Local News
MP Joins Parliamentary Call to Protect Specialist Support for Children with Complex SEND Needs 2nd May 2026 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, recently attended an event chaired by broadcaster and SEND advocate, Rory Bremner, hearing from parents, teachers and... Westminster News
MP Sees Site for New Primary School Classrooms 30th April 2026 A South Essex MP visited a primary school in his constituency, to see the site earmarked for two new classrooms (and an associated nursery). Mark Francois, the... Local News
MP Welcomes CCTV Coming to Wickford High Street this Summer 29th April 2026 A South Essex MP was pleased to hear about new CCTV due to be installed on one of his local high streets, this summer. Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois... Local News
