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
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
