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 Opens the UK’s First ‘Off-ice’ Skating Rink in Gainsborough 14th October 2016 Sir Edward Leigh, the Member of Parliament for Gainsborough has today opened the country's first ‘off-ice’ skating facility. Local NewsWestminster News
Councillor Welcomes Plan for Affordable Homes in Keelby 12th October 2016 A West Lindsey District Councillor is delighted to see ‘much needed’ affordable homes being built in the district. A scheme of 18 homes for affordable rent and... Local News
Conservatives Welcome By-Election Triumph 29th September 2016 Local Conservatives have celebrated success in a local by election. Conservative Party Candidate Maureen Palmer won victory in a by-election contest for the... Local News
Conservative-led District Council Gets Best Audit Result Possible! 20th September 2016 Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council has been given a clean bill of health according to an annual audit into its financial accounts. The audit was... Local News
Granny’s, Puppets and Pyrotechnics – it’s all coming to Caistor 19th September 2016 The Wolds Arts Festival will bring some of the most talented performers from around the country to West Lindsey. On Sunday, 2nd October the streets of Caistor... Local News
House of Commons Triumph over House of Lords in Boat Race with Two Lincolnshire MPs 15th September 2016 Two Lincolnshire parliamentarians, Sir Edward Leigh, the Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency, and Karl McCartney, who represents the... Local NewsWestminster News
Sir Edward Praises Success of Local Grammar Schools in House of Commons Debate 14th September 2016 Sir Edward Leigh, the Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency, has praised the success of two grammar schools located within his Lincolnshire... Local NewsSpeeches in ParliamentWestminster News
Council Offers Business Free Waste Audit for National Recycling Week 6th September 2016 National Recycle Week begins on Monday, 12th September and to celebrate Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council is offering a free waste audit to local... Local News
Sir Edward ‘Wary’ of Riseholme Plan 5th September 2016 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has expressed caution upon hearing the University of Lincoln’s new plans for the site... Local NewsWestminster News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News
Why I'm calling a General Election 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak explains in the Spectator why he has called a General Election. National News
General Election Speech in Full 21st August 2024 Rishi Sunak's speech in full as the Prime Minister announces a General Election in July National News
Machzike Hadath shul Speech from Rishi 21st August 2024 Rishi stands shoulder to shoulder with the Jewish community National News
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
