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MARK FRANCOIS Conservative Parliamentary MP for Rayleigh & Wickford
Andy Warhol once famously said that everybody gets 15 minutes of fame in their life. In my case, due to the stance I have taken on Brexit, I am probably on about minute 23! Given that I have been in the national media quite a lot recently, arguing passionately against the Withdrawal Agreement (WA) but in favour of a clean Brexit, I thought I would take this opportunity to explain to my constituents why I have been doing this. Voters in the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency voted by a margin of 67% to 33% to leave the European Union in 2016. Whilst this was not the highest Leave vote in the Country (in Boston, Lincolnshire, it was 76%) it was still one of the highest recorded. I have argued since, that 17.4 million people have effectively given MPs in the House of Commons an instruction – and that is something I have been doing my best to carry out. I have also met quite a few “Remainers” who have
changed their minds and now just want us to leave, ASAP. I and my colleagues in the European Research Group (the ERG), have sought consistently to point out that the WA does NOT take us out of the European Union. Rather, it leaves us hanging “half in and half out” – committed to a Customs Union, which means we could not make international trade deals of our own, and would still have to follow EU trade policy, over which we would no longer have any control. Once we had entered the Customs Union, via the “backstop”, we could never leave, without the EU’s consent. I therefore intend to argue for the Brexit that the British people voted for, even if that means leaving with No Deal. This may mean that you will see me on the TV again over the next few months, for which I hope you will forgive me.
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A View From The Church I’m not a big user of Social Media, not because I don’t understand it, but I just don’t find a lot of time to engage with it fully; it can be a brilliant way of keeping in touch with friends and family, as well as finding out what’s going on, but as I don’t need to tell you, it can also be misused and cause damage. One of my recent observations though from my dipping in and out, is how many complaints there has been around behaviour of certain people groups of our own community. With many voices shouting objections and complaints. I of course understand the anxiety and concerns raised, and social media is one way of voicing those things, but what would be even more helpful is to hear from our community what we think might be done to help support those who are expressing their own issues through actions that impact everyone else. Simply saying such and such is terrible they should be [insert own comment here], without offering support, advice and your own time and resources to help resolve these problems doesn’t change anything. As someone who’s spent many years working in secular industry before being ordained, I would often ask for team members to present solutions to problems, not just the problems. If we have concerns we need to also be ready to become part of the solution. I love the account of Jesus and the feeding of five thousand, not so much because of the miracle in and of itself, but the whole engagement of others in the solution. Yes Jesus did the miracle in the taking of something small, in this case the fish and loaves, and then making it something even greater that blessed many people; but more so in how the disciples where the ones who had to take the bread
and fish out to the crowd. They didn’t simply watch the miracle, they became part of the miracle, they themselves brought about transformation by being willing to take part. If they had simply watched from the side-line as people came forward to receive the food from Jesus they would have missed out, and would not have been transformed and inspired in their own faith; but rather, Jesus knowing that the disciples needed to grow in their own faith and be part of the solution invited them to get involved. Being involved in anything for our community of course is tricky, since we all live busy and hectic lives, and often don’t know where to start; but simply voicing an objection won’t change anything. Imagine if everyone did a small part in making our communities better, no matter which people groups we think off, how our whole town would be transformed. Matthew’s Gospel has this lesson: “35For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
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t’s been a busy few weeks in the savings market and at Savings Guru HQ with a host of rate changes, two new banks entering the market and an awards evening! New easy access table toppers As we predicted, Family Building Society withdrew their table topping premium saver account, paying 1.51%. In fairness, it lasted a little longer than we expected. Fortunately, no sooner had it ended, Kent Reliance were launching a 1.50% easy access account joining Marcus and Virgin Money at the top of our best buy tables. While all our best buys are online only account opening, Kent Reliance has launched a 1.40% easy access account that is available through its branch network in the South East and by post. RCI Bank secures UK Banking licence A mainstay of our easy access tables over the past few years has been RCI Bank, owned by French car manufacturer Renault. It has Brexit proofed its business by obtaining a UK banking licence and coming under the protection of the UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme, rather than the French equivalent which its savers deposits were previously covered under. Two new banks enter the UK savings market Banks were like buses in the last month. Having only seen the launch of Marcus since 2017, Arbuthnot Direct and Smart Save Bank, owned by Chetwood Financial, joined the market. Arbuthnot launched with competitively priced 3 Year (2.40%) and 5 Year (2.50%) Fixed Rate Bonds. Smart Save Bank launched with a 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond paying 2%, the best outside of the Islamic Banks dominating the top of our one year tables. Unsurprisingly, that rate lasted less than two weeks before being withdrawn. The online application process was impressively simple and easy though, so we look forward to seeing future product launches.
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Zopa Bank to be next? We don’t expect this flurry of new launches to end anytime soon. Peer to peer lender Zopa obtained a banking licence at the end of 2018 and is in a testing period known as mobilisation. We expect to see Zopa launch fully in the summer and, given the impact it has had on the peer to peer lending market, with over £3bn lent, we anticipate big things. Monzo partners with OakNorth for savings accounts Fintech darling Monzo has partnered with OakNorth to enable the later to provide savings accounts to its 1.6 million current account customers. Monzo had previously launched savings accounts with Investec in November 2019 but these were closed to new customers in February this year. The tie up with OakNorth sees four savings accounts launched: • • • •
Instant savings - 1% 6 Month Fixed Rate Bond -1.36% 9 Month Fixed Rate Bond - 1.46% 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond - 1.53%
There’s also two ISAs – an Instant Savings Cash ISA 1.14% and a 1 Year Fixed Rate Bond ISA 1.38%. The accounts can all be opened and managed via Monzo’s mobile app and come with a £500 minimum opening balance, so are accessible and very easy to use for their customers. However, the convenience comes at a price with OakNorth offering around 0.35% better rates for the same products direct. Monzo customers will also be able to find other providers paying around 0.50% more. This is definitely a step forward for Monzo customers, but we expect that there will be other savings partnerships for their current account holders going forward and their prospective savers will probably be hoping that the rates on offer get closer to the market leaders.
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Government savings schemes flop With Brexit dominating the political agenda, one piece of news slipped out from the Office of Budget Responsibility almost uncovered. The budget watchdog announced that the £845m the government expected to be used to top up payments for Lifetime ISA (LISA) savers by 2021 has been halved from £845m to £420m.
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Both schemes have been launched with good intentions but have been poorly executed. LISAs are far too complex and confused with the dual but fundamentally completely different savings objectives of house purchase and retirement. Help to Save is a noble idea but incentives aren’t the reason why the poorest fail to save, lack of money to spare is.
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That’s all for this month. If you don’t want to wait for next month’s update, then you can subscribe to our newsletter by submitting your email address on our website!
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The Rotary Club of Rayleigh Mill receives requests for help from all three sources. This month we have responded to an appeal for help from Wyvern Community Transport, a not for profit organisation that provides a means of transport for the residents of Rochford district and Castle Point Borough who may be unable to use public transport due to illness, age or geographical isolation. The organisations cars and minibuses are used to transport residents to appointments, shopping, or social events.
ÂŁ450 to enable them to do this. We also responded to an International Appeal from Legs4Africa, an organisation that sends prosthetic limbs that cannot be recycled in this country to Africa where they can be a life changing gift for amputee children. See more at legs4africa.org. The Rotary Club of Rayleigh Mill donated ÂŁ350 towards helping this charity with this vital work.
The organisation needs to up-date their computer system to be able to respond to the many requests that they receive in a timely and efficient manner. The Rotary Club donated
RAYLEIGH LIONS CLUB Please contact us by our website and Facebook page. www.rayleighlions.org.uk
The Lions Club of Rayleigh is part
organisation
of the International Association
the Lions Club of Rayleigh
of
Lions
and
of Lions Clubs, and our primary
in particular, including our
aim is to raise and distribute
activities and also details of
funds within out local area.
forthcoming events, and who to contact for further information.
The Lions Club Of Rayleigh was chartered in 1974 and serves the
Our club meets on the 1st
Rayleigh,
(business) & 3rd (social) Tuesdays
Hockley,
Hullbridge
and Rochford areas. Our club is
in every month in Rayleigh.
a Voluntary Service Organisation and a registered charity, we are
Guests are always welcome.
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Chelmsford & District Welsh Society presents their annual concert featuring the Bridgend Male Voice Choir, and the talented trio Serin. To be held at Chelmsford Cathedral on Saturday 8th June, 2019 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £17.50. For more details or tickets please contact Gwenno on 07724144432 www.chelmsfordwelsh.org.uk/home www.facebook.com/chelmsfordwelsh Twitter@chelmsfordwelsh
when suddenly a mysterious stranger appears and hands him a treasure map. So begins Jim’s exciting adventure across the seas in search of great riches. Along with faithful friend Flint the parrot (and a disguised Dame Joanna!) he joins the crew of the Hispaniola for a quest to tropical shores. Unfortunately for Jim the evil pirate Long John Silver is in pursuit of the same treasure and is plotting to spoil his plans. Will Jim find himself all at sea or will it end happily ever aftarrrrrr To see, come along and join RODS as we bring this sunshine pantomime to the heart of Rayleigh – you’re sure to be hooked!! Rayleigh Operatic & Dramatic Society (RODS) Performances take place on Thursday and Friday Rayleigh Operatic and Dramatic Society (RODS) at 7.30pm, Saturday at 1pm and 6.30pm Tickets present a summer family pantomime adventure ‘Treasure Island’ 9th to 11th May 2019 at The Mill Arts are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/rods or 07580 532068 Tickets £11 each with family and Events Centre, Rayleigh. Young Jim Hawkins discount available More info at www.rods.org.uk is working at the Benbow Inn with Dame Joanna
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CHEMISTS Boots the Chemist, Rayleigh 01268 771883 Audley Mills, Rayleigh
01268 776479
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Grange Pharmacy, Rayleigh 01268 784192 Hambro, Rayleigh
01268 781623
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01268 743283
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