Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark Francois, who has been campaigning for years to toughen the laws on illegal traveller encampments, has today welcomed the news that the Government have decided to amend the law to provide police and local authorities with tougher powers to tackle this problem.

Here is a copy of my letter to Sir Graham Brady calling for a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister and explaining my reasons why.

Rayleigh and Wickford MP and former Armed Forces Minister, Mark Francois, was happy to lend a hand at Westminster Tube Station, alongside fellow MPs and Celebrities, to raise money for the Poppy Appeal on London Poppy Day.

Rayleigh and Wickford MP, Mark Francois, recently challenged himself and other MPs and Peers on a static bike ride as part of a 12 hour challenge in the IPT Poppy Ride, in association with the Royal British Legion.

As part of a series of Remembrance events, Mark Francois attended a Parliamentary session with Care after Combat, the charity working to help prisoner veterans to reintegrate into society after leaving prison, to learn more about its vital mentoring services. 

The Royal British Legion has launched a movement to say ‘Thank You’ to all who served, sacrificed, and changed our world during the First World War.

Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark Francois added a splash of pink to his usual attire to support Breast Cancer Now’s wear it pink fundraiser, which will take place on Friday 19 October to raise money for vital breast cancer research.

Mark Francois MP has backed a campaign to raise awareness of blood cancer and put it at the forefront of the Government’s cancer plans.

Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark Francois showed his support for the Essex Air Ambulance at a recent reception at Parliament.

Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark Francois had an opportunity to experience the Martian surface when he paid a recent visit to the Airbus Defence and Space factory in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.