British politician (born 1965)
Mark Francois MP calls for ‘ludicrous’ Capita to be sacked: Mark Francois MP called on the "utterly ludicrous Capita" (the outsourcing company who have ...
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Francois calls on Government not to cut defence spending: Mark Francois MP raised concerns about retention, the lack of urgency within Defence and the ...
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Cabinet clash over defence spending as general warns UK not ready for long war: Rishi Sunak refused to commit that 2.5 per cent of GDP for the armed forces would ...
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Three people leaving armed forces for each one joining: In a recent Public Accounts Committee session, Mark Francois MP revealed that "people are leaving ...
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'We're at the stage where the [Rwanda] Bill can be amended tomorrow. The numbers speak for themselves.'
Tory MP Mark Francois says he hopes the PM will listen ... Show more #PoliticsHub trib.al/ftpea6d
Right-wing Tories call on PM to scrap Rwanda bill and start again: The chairman of the European Research Group says the government's proposed law has "so ...
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Quick Glance: Controversial Proposal: Sending Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- Britain's Parliament to vote on deterring asylum seekers crossing the English Channel.
- The government proposes sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, over 4,300 miles away.
- Rishi Sunak aims to deport some who attempt to enter Britain via the English Channel to claim asylum.
- First deportation flights to Rwanda were canceled due to concerns about safety for refugees.
"The government is entitled to their opinion but, call me old fashioned, so is parliament."
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Quick Glance: New Rwanda Bill Grants Ministers Power to Disregard Human Rights Laws
- Government claims bill clarifies Rwanda as safe for asylum seekers, to be introduced in Parliament on Thursday.
- UK's highest court ruled last month that plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda were unlawful.
- Policy, first announced by former PM Boris Johnson in April 2022, aims to deter small boat crossings of the English Channel.
- Bill allows ministers to disregard emergency orders from the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg to temporarily halt flights to Rwanda during ongoing individual case considerations.
The uncertain future of HMS Westminster: HMS Westminster, a Type 23 Frigate, appears all but officially scrapped.
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The uncertain future of HMS Westminster: HMS Westminster, a Type 23 Frigate, appears all but officially scrapped.
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British army’s £3.2bn battlefield radio ‘next procurement disaster’, Tory MP warns
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Quick Glance: British army warns of £3.2bn battlefield radio as 'next procurement disaster'
- Defence ministry reviewing progress on contract, committed to system with £690mn already spent.
- The British army’s £3.2bn delayed battlefield communications system threatens to become the Ministry of Defence’s 'next procurement disaster', critics warn.
- Next-generation tactical communications system, Morpheus, to replace technology introduced 20 years ago.
- Morpheus was due to enter service in the middle of this decade, but unlikely to be ready before 2030, warn MPs and defence analysts.
Essex MP claims government issued wrong information on crumbling school concrete: Mark Francois said Essex County Council had "worked their socks off" ...
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MP claims mismanaged procurement put troop safety in danger: "Ajax represents the worst of UK procurement," a Defence Committee report states.
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Defence Select Committee move against Tobias Ellwood: Oh dear. It seems that Tobias Ellwood has slipped up one too many times. On Monday night he posted a video ...
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Alarm raised over readiness of UK armed forces: A recent session the House of Commons Defence Committee raised critical concerns about the readiness of the ...
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‘Enough is Enough’, Francois blasts military home safety: Nearly 800 military homes have been found to be without valid gas safety certificates ...
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Watch: Mark Francois savages Tobias Ellwood at PMQs: There was a good old ding dong at PMQs today. No, not between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer ...
spectator.co.uk/article/watch-francois-savages-ellwood-at-pmqs/
Secret Tory: Henry Morris unmasks himself as man behind parody account: The satirical Twitter account has built up nearly 200,000 followers since its launch in ...
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Hardline Tory MPs reject Sunak’s Northern Ireland Brexit plan: Verdict by European Research Group follows decision on Monday by DUP to also oppose deal
theguardian.com/politics/2023/mar/21/hardline-tory-mps-reject-sunaks-northern-ireland-brexit-plan
The ERG’s Mark Francois says the #Stormont brake - a key feature of the new agreement that aimed to resolve issues with the #NorthernIreland Protocol - is ‘practically ... Show more #SkyNews
Mark Francois 'stands by' Sweyne Park School after Ofsted rating: The Rayleigh MP insists he stands by the school and believes any behaviour issues will be ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/23467288.mark-francois-stands-by-sweyne-park-school-ofsted-rating/
Mark Francois' bid to tackle roadworks backed by Richard Holden: THE Government’s roads minister has backed a campaigning Tory MP’s bid to “can the cones”and ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/23431553.mark-francois-bid-tackle-roadworks-backed-richard-holden/
Mark Francois MP's Roadworks (Regulation) Bill: Rayleigh and Wickford MP Mark Francois has made it his mission to tackle the regularity with which roadworks ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/23366819.mark-francois-mps-roadworks-regulation-bill/
King Edmunds School students to have lessons at Southend school: Students from a school where asbestos was found will have classes at a Southend school after ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/23236707.king-edmunds-school-students-lessons-southend-school/
Rayleigh housing accommodation apologises for broken lift incident: AN “elderly resident was manhandled down multiple flights of stairs” by ambulance crews ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/23206713.rayleigh-housing-accommodation-apologises-broken-lift-incident/
Work begins on 122-home Runwell Road, Wickford, development: CONSTRUCTION has begun on a 122-home development in Wickford marking the end of a 12-year long saga.
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Tory MP Mark Francois criticised after using 'outdated' racial slur in Commons
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Tory MP Mark Francois criticised for 'outdated' racial slur: Labour MP Sarah Owen asked for advice on how to discourage members of Parliament from casually using ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/tory-mp-mark-francois-criticised-25464443
Tory MP rebuked over ‘crass racial slur’ in Commons: Second racism row in as many weeks
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Mark Francois £2,000 European Research Group expense claim: THE Chairman of the European Research Group has defended claiming £2,000 in expenses for the group’s ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/23102806.mark-francois-2-000-european-research-group-expense-claim/
MP Mark Francois' ££5,766 in expenses on London hotels: A SOUTH Essex MP spent almost £6,000 on London hotels in the space of the year, the Echo can reveal.
echo-news.co.uk/news/23093308.mp-mark-francois-5-766-expenses-london-hotels/
Rochford £1m pay-out ends row over affordable housing: A HOUSING association has agreed to pay £1 million following claims it has failed to meet affordable ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/21255694.rochford-1m-pay-out-ends-row-affordable-housing/
Mark Francois welcomes ambulance service for south Essex: A DEDICATED ambulance service for south Essex could put an end to months of misery - with patients ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/22915915.mark-francois-welcomes-ambulance-service-south-essex/
Home Office Chichester Hotel asylum-seeker plans axed: A CONTROVERSIAL asylum-seeking housing scheme at a Wickford hotel is being axed following community and ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/20671600.home-office-chichester-hotel-asylum-seeker-plans-axed/
ECC under fire over Fortune of War junction improvements: A COUNCIL is under fire for “dragging its feet” over plans to straighten a controversial junction which ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/22320857.ecc-fire-fortune-war-junction-improvements/
South Essex MP calls for Rwanda flights to take place: AN MP has said the sooner Rwanda flights can be launched, the sooner hotels like the Chichester will stop ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/20676850.south-essex-mp-calls-rwanda-flights-take-place/
Mark Francois calls for Chichester Hotel investigation: AN MP has called for HMRC to investigate a hotel set to house asylum seekers following allegations of ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/20593313.mark-francois-calls-chichester-hotel-investigation/
Mark Francois on Sir David Amess' knighthood pride: AN MP has recalled the “immense pride” of the late Sir David Amess when he was knighted by the Queen.
echo-news.co.uk/news/21253115.mark-francois-sir-david-amess-knighthood-pride/
Rayleigh’s historic windmill being used as wedding venue: A HISTORIC council building is being used to help clear a long list of backlogged weddings following ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/20896852.rayleighs-historic-windmill-used-wedding-venue/
MP condemns Essex hotel after it cancelled wedding without giving refunds: Weddings and events have been cancelled, and no refunds have been provided
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/mark-francois-condemns-essex-hotel-7368665
Sadlers Farm roundabout works under fire from Mark Francois: WORKS to repair a notoriously busy roundabout have dragged on for five years with no end in sight.
echo-news.co.uk/news/20247736.sadlers-farm-roundabout-works-fire-mark-francois/
MoD urged to review practice of outsourcing services: Committee member Mark Francois said: “The performance of certain sub-contractors is well-known both within ...
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/ministry-defence-urged-review-practice-7126912
MP Mark Francois torus new Fitzwimarc block: A NEW £3 million building has opened at a Rayleigh secondary school has been jailed as an “impressive asset” by an ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/20206974.mp-mark-francois-torus-new-fitzwimarc-block/
Mark Francois votes against Boris Johnson in no confidence vote: RAYLEIGH and Wickford MP Mark Francois today revealed he voted against the PM in last night's ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/20193192.mark-francois-votes-boris-johnson-no-confidence-vote/
Good Morning Britain viewers blast South East MP over 'freedom of choice' remark: Boris Johnson is expected to announce revival of imperial units but critics say ...
kentlive.news/news/celebs-tv/good-morning-britain-viewers-blast-7142910
Essex MPs call for the county to have its own ambulance service: The MPs for Rayleigh and Harlow voiced concerns in the House of Commons, adding the service had ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/essex-mps-call-east-england-7122968
Mark Francois calls for Essex's own ambulance service: AN MP is calling for Essex to get its own dedicated ambulance service amid long queues and delays to the ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/20160663.mark-francois-calls-essexs-ambulance-service/
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