We have won - Scampton will not house migrants Thursday, 5 September, 2024 We have won: Scampton will not house migrants From the Rt Hon Sir Edward Leigh MP: The Home Secretary has finally announced that Scampton will not be used to house migrants and that the Government will dispose of the site ‘as soon as is practicable’. I welcome this statement as of course I have persistently dogged the Home Office with questions, correspondence, and meetings. It is important that... Local News
Further Improvement in Local Employment Rate Welcomed By MP 16th December 2016 Sir Edward Leigh, the Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency, has welcomed the latest statistics that show an improving situation with regard to... Local News
New Venture to Attract Hub of Independent Shops to Gainsborough 14th December 2016 Plans have been unveiled for a programme of investment and refurbishment of town centre shops including new frontages to create an attractive new 'independent... Local News
Sir Edward Announces Government Will Commence Legal Action Against the University of Lincoln over Riseholme Park Plans 18th November 2016 Sir Edward Leigh, the Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency, whilst officially opening the Phase Two of the Riseholme Collage Showground Campus... Local NewsWestminster News
Sir Edward Welcomes Continuing Improvement in Employment Rate 17th November 2016 New figures show that the number of unemployed benefit claimants has continued to fall as the number of people in work continues to rise. Westminster News
Council Approves Riseholme Neighbourhood Plan 16th November 2016 Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council approved the plans at its council meeting this week, making it the fourth one to be adopted in the district. It... Local News
Conservatives Welcome News Market Rasen Parking Charges Will Not be Introduced Until 2017 4th November 2016 Conservatives that represent the Rasen area have welcomed news that new parking charges, that came into force on Wednesday 5th October, will not be implemented... Local News
Landlord Fined for Renting Unsafe Property 1st November 2016 A Newtoft landlord let a property with ‘extremely dangerous electrics’, no heating system and a leaking roof, a court heard. Conservative-led West Lindsey... Local News
Sir Edward Says ‘Get Ready for Winter’ 1st November 2016 With winter fast approaching Sir Edward Leigh, the veteran Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency has called for residents to make sure they are... Local NewsWestminster News
Constituency Dinner is Enjoyable Evening 21st October 2016 Dozens of guests have attended the Association's annual Constituency Dinner, held at Hemswell Court, Lancaster Green, Hemswell. Upon arrival guests, who looked... Local News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
Boris Johnson won the first Leaders' Debate 20th November 2019 Tonight Boris Johnson set out the choice facing voters at this election – a majority Government that can get Brexit done so the country can move on, or yet... National News