RAYLEIGH and Wickford MP Mark Francois welcomed the Hullbridge University of the Third Age (U3A) group to the Houses of Parliament.

The group were taken on a tour of the Palace of Westminster, including the chambers for both the House of Commons and House of Lords.

Mr Francois then answered questions from the group ranging from Brexit and immigration to the US Presidency. He said: “It was a real pleasure to welcome Hullbridge U3A to Parliament, to see the Palace of Westminster. The group told me they had really enjoyed their tour and I was impressed by the quality of the questions which they came up with afterwards. I look forward to remaining in touch.”