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Chris Grayling speaks at open meeting in Frinton

After a busy week in the national spotlight, employment minister Chris Grayling found the time to address a meeting open to all local residents last night. He was very warmly received.

Over 100 local people came to the "Curry Night with Chris" event to listen to what he had to say. They had the chance to ask all kinds of questions.

Instead of just talking about opening up our political system, our local team here in Essex is doing it. Anyone local can come to these meetings - you don't have to be a party political creature. The meetings are frank, informal and fun.

Oh, and incidentally over 40 people who were at the meeting and not Conservative members have since indicated they would like to join.

There's a future in this open politics thingy, I feel.

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