On Thursday you will get the chance to vote in the most important election in a generation.

Figures released this week show that 1,174 fewer people in the Braintree constituency are claiming Jobseeker's Allowance compared to 2010, a 61% drop.

Last week David Cameron launched the Conservative Party's manifesto and set out our commitments to the British people for the next five years

James Cleverly has been campaigning right across the constituency to meet residents and listen to their views.

If you live in Braintree and run a small business, please sign up to our email form and show support for the Conservatives' economic plan.

Whilst out campaigning in Braintree last week I was asked about the Conservative party's policies in relation to the cost of childcare.

New apprenticeships mean more young people in Braintree are getting the skills they need to succeed.

Yesterday the Chancellor, George Osborne, delivered his sixth and final Budget of the current Parliament.

I'm pleased to hear that progress is being made in finding a new sponsor for Tabor Academy in Braintree.