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
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
