It was good to welcome the Police Minister, Nick Hurd to Chelmsford. He came to meet the Chief Constable of Essex Police and to hear from police officers and staff as part of the Front Line Review. This is a very detailed piece of work looking at the pressures police face across the country. It

It was good to welcome the Police Minister, Nick Hurd to Chelmsford. He came to meet the Chief Constable of Essex Police and to hear from police officers and staff as part of the Front Line Review. This is a very detailed piece of work looking at the pressures police face across the country. It m

Monday 8th July  The week starts with news of leaked documents from the UK ambassador, Kim Darroch in Washington. This is worrying as the UK/US relationship is vital for global security.

Monday, 01 July  To London for a major speech by the Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, setting out a ten-point plan for resolving Brexit.  Whoever takes over as Prime Minister will face a very difficult challenge, so it is good to hear of detailed plans. Helpful meeting with representatives from BA

Very good to have the excellent Police Minister Nick Hurd in Chelmsford today discussing the  Front Line Review which recommends more police officers and more support for them.

I was pleased to hear from the Chief Executive of Mid Essex Hospitals that they are moving ahead with improvements to specialist services.  The first phase involves vascular, urology, radiology and orthopaedic services at Broomfield, Basildon and Southend hospitals.

Monday, 24 June  Start the week at the Chelmsford Civic Centre for the annual flag raising for Armed Forces Day.

Vicky Ford MP supported a campaign to tackle discrimination against guide dog owners at an event in Parliament organised by the charity Guide Dogs.

Monday It’s the second week of the votes for the Conservative leadership – the MPs will vote on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to shortlist down to two candidates. 

A petition signed by Chelmsford climate change campaigners has been formally presented to the House of Commons by local MP, Vicky Ford.