Mark Francois MP supports the first ever Small Business Saturday! 12th December 2013 Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, spent a recent Saturday morning visiting several small businesses in Rayleigh, such as Alba Rose Jewellers, Byfords... Local News
Honouring a Veteran who chased the Bismark 11th December 2013 Just prior to Christmas I had the privilege of presenting a medal to a fascinating man called William Harvey, who had been involved in the chase of the Bismark... Local News
MP shown new base for budding musicians at Grove Wood Primary School 4th December 2013 Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, recently paid a visit to Grove Wood Primary School in Rayleigh where, during a tour of the school, he was shown the... Local News
Mark Francois praises compère’s 50 years of service at Rayleigh Brass Band 3rd December 2013 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, who is also the President of the local Rayleigh Brass band, paid tribute to their long standing master of ceremonies... Local News
Minister for the Armed Forces presents war Veteran with Palestine Clasp 1945-48, almost seven decades after his bravery 3rd December 2013 Arthur Henry Hawkins was recently presented with the “General Service Medal” with a Palestine Clasp 1945-48, over 65 years after his war service ended, by the... Local News
Mark Francois MP hosts local church leaders at Westminster 2nd December 2013 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, recently hosted a meeting at the House of Commons for eight local church leaders, during which the group were able to... Local News
MP discusses healthcare with new leader of Basildon and Brentwood CCG 22nd November 2013 Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, took time out recently to visit Tom Abell, the Chief Officer of Basildon and Brentwood Clinical Commissioning Group... Local News
Armed Forces Minister congratulated wounded veterans on completing a 250-mile bike tour 20th November 2013 Mark Francois, MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, and Minister for the Armed Forces recently met with 30 injured military veterans who had cycled across the south... Local News
Mark Francois joins the Prime Minister in welcoming the First Mechanised Brigade home from Afghanistan 7th November 2013 Minister for the Armed Forces, Mark Francois MP, joined Prime Minister David Cameron and other MPs and Peers to welcome the First Mechanised Brigade to... Local News