A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP Friday, 24 March, 2023 In Westminster this week I have been involved in debates on three different Statutory Instruments. Acts of Parliament which set out our laws, often delegate to ministers the powers to make decisions on detailed areas of policy via follow up in Statutory Instruments (SIs). Most SIs are non-controversial and move through the parliamentary process without debate. However, about 10% of SIs require a... Local News
Joining Chelmsford Police for a Night of Action 18th March 2023 Recently I joined a big police operation in Chelmsford focusing on keeping people safe in the night time economy. There was a very significant police presence... Local News
Ground Breaking Event for new Beaulieu Park Train Station 17th March 2023 On Friday 17th March I went to see the work that is underway to build Chelmsford’s second railway station. The work has already started. Part of the project... Local News
A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP 17th March 2023 This week has been very busy in Westminster with a new budget and a major vote on the Government’s Illegal Migration Bill. It also brought great excitement in... Local News
A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP 3rd March 2023 Monday brought the excellent news that the Prime Minister has come to agreement with the EU on a new set of arrangements for Northern Ireland, the so called... Local News
Letter to the Chancellor in support of the Army and Navy improvements 1st March 2023 At the start of March, 2023 I handed a letter to the Chancellor asking for his support for the new Army and Navy. Local News
Infrastructure - Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Expansion 1st March 2023 Have Your Say – on the proposed expansion of the Chelmer Valley Park and Ride The public consultation on the proposed 500-space expansion of the Chelmer Valley... Local News
Tearfund at launch of their Rubbish Campaign 1st March 2023 I joined the charity Tearfund to launch their #RubbishCampaign. 2 billion people have no safe way to dispose of rubbish, many are forced to dump or burn it... Local News
Welcome news for Bus Services - delivered by the Roads Minister in Chelmsford 24th February 2023 I was delighted to welcome the Roads Minister to Chelmsford in February where he announced two great pieces of news for buses and bus users Firstly, the... Local News
A week in the life of Vicky Ford MP 24th February 2023 This week I presented a Ten Minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons. This is a type of private members bill whereby a back bench MP can propose a new law. My... Local News
