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
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 3 5th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 3 (5th October), including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the source of hope for society... National News
Rishi Sunak: Read the Chancellor’s Keynote Speech in full 5th October 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak on how the Conservative Party has supported the economy through coronavirus and how he will be supporting us to build back better. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 2 4th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 2 (4th October), including Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system; and Prime... National News
Priti Patel: Fixing our broken asylum system 4th October 2020 Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system, law and order, policing, and being firm but fair so that the system caters for those in greatest... National News