Vaccinations work.  Smallpox is a disease that once caused millions of deaths but coordination of a vaccination program across the world meant the disease was completely removed in the 1970s.

Having more women in leadership roles is in everyone’s interests. Companies that have a better gender diversity at the top tend to be more effective and more profitable.

Monday, 02 September I spent the last day of recess doing a supermarket surgery at Morrison’s. The store is doing a super job. They have cut their plastic waste by half and are supporting many local charities.

The summer recess brought some time to think about what we have accomplished in Chelmsford over the past couple of years and priorities for the time ahead. 

You may remember that I led a delegation of Essex MPs to meet ministers earlier this summer to campaign for a fairer funding deal for our schools.

Please see my Facebook page for my up to date statements on the Army and Navy closure https://www.facebook.com/Vicky4Chelmsford/  

Here is a statement from Essex County Council with some helpful information:

Friday 16 August  Driving back from holiday and receive a call from Westminster.  Hurray!

Vicky was delighted to join The Rapid Relief team from Chelmsford on Wednesday 21st August when they served lunch to the staff of Broomfield Hospital.

It’s great to be able to share the truly excellent news that the Chancellor has now approved a £218m funding package to complete Chelmsford’s second railway station at Beaulieu Park and a North East Bypass connecting the A12 to the A131.  Once completed this will mean fewer vehicles travelling in

Monday, 29 July  It’s a long way away but I go over to Brecon and Radnorshire in mid Wales to help with the by-election. I have always found it interesting to help in by-elections as it gives a close feeling of public mood. It is clearly going to be a close race.