Mark Francois
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Thursday 8th January 2026
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Mr Mark Francois (Rayleigh and Wickford) (Con)
Happy new year, Mr Speaker.
Can we have an urgent debate on the need to proceed with the local elections in May? In July 1945 we held a general election, even though we were still involved in fighting the second world war in the far east. If we can have a general election in wartime, why can we not have local elections in peacetime four months from today, including in Labour-led Basildon, Southend and Thurrock? What is Labour frightened of—other than losing, of course?
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