Mark Francois
MP for Rayleigh and Wickford
Active: 2001–present
Biography
The Rt Hon Mr Mark Francois is the Conservative MP for Rayleigh and Wickford, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister (Defence).
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Parliamentary terms
MP — since 7 June 2001
Committees
Member — since 9 February 2026
Election history
2024 General Election — 17,756 votes (37.0%)
2019 General Election — 39,864 votes (72.6%)
2017 General Election — 36,914 votes (66.7%)
2015 General Election — 29,088 votes (54.7%)
2010 General Election — 30,257 votes (57.8%)
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