100 Years Blue Monday, 14 October, 2024 The Gainsborough Conservative Association marked an historic moment this last weekend as we celebrated 100 years of continuously returning a Conservative Member of Parliament. During this time there has been only THREE MP's - Harry Crookshank (1924-1956); Marcus Kimball (1956-1983) and Sir Edward Leigh since 1983. To mark the occasion members and guests held a Black Tie Dinner at Thonock Park Golf... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh Nominated as Conservative Candidate for the 2017 General Election 9th May 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, who has served as Member of Parliament for our area, since 1983 is seeking re-election and yesterday submitted his nomination papers to the... Local News
Local Conservatives Welcome Poll Surge in Local Election Results 5th May 2017 Conservatives in the Gainsborough Constituency have welcomed a surge in support which has seen incumbent councillors returned with increased majorities and new... Local News
As Promised Conservatives Deliver Adopted Local Plan 3rd May 2017 West Lindsey District Council's Conservatives have welcomed a detailed blueprint that will shape the futures of Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey and... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh Demands Transport for School Children 2nd May 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative candidate for the Gainsborough constituency, has written to Lincolnshire County Council urging them to extend free transport... Local News
Lincolnshire County Council Conservative Group Launch Manifesto 21st April 2017 Today the Conservatives launch their manifesto for the county council elections on Thursday May 4th 2017. Leader of the group, Cllr Martin Hill says: "If... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh MP Welcomes Early General Election 18th April 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s call for a general election in June and said that he hopes to be the... Westminster News
MP Objects to 300 Homes Plan 13th April 2017 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, has objected to plans to build 300 homes on a flood-risk area near Middle Rasen. The MP of thirty years’... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh: In defiance of terror 28th March 2017 The attack on Westminster by one man yesterday was an appalling assault on the public and our parliament. We remain strong, resolute and defiant in the face of... Opinions
Community Groups Are Making the Most of Conservative Council's Grant Schemes with Match Funding 20th March 2017 Community projects across the West Lindsey district have benefited from a staggering £618,000 that was match-funded to in just one year, according to the latest... Local News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
