Sir Edward Leigh nominated as the Conservative Party candidate for Gainsborough Tuesday, 4 June, 2024 On Tuesday 4th June Sir Edward Leigh was nominated as the Conservative Party candidate for Gainsborough at the forthcoming General Election. Having served the people of Gainsborough for over forty years, Sir Edward is looking forward to the campaign and the prospect of continuing to represent them. "I am committed to continue working for all the people of the Gainsborough constituency. I am at... Local News
MP Welcomes Ofsted Decision Over Market Rasen Nursery 3rd May 2016 Market Rasen's experienced Member of Parliament, Sir Edward Leigh, has welcomed the decision of Ofsted to withdraw a report into a local nursery following... Local NewsWestminster News
Local Conservative Councillor Addresses CIPFA Internal Audit Conference 29th April 2016 A local Conservative District Councillor has addressed the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy's conference in Nottingham. Local News
Sir Edward Leigh Praises Better Broadband Coverage 19th April 2016 The Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough constituency, Sir Edward Leigh, is pleased that residents and businesses in the area are benefiting from increase... Local NewsWestminster News
All of Lincolnshire's MPs Back Marc Jones to be Lincolnshire's Next Police and Crime Commissioner 17th April 2016 Sir Edward Leigh MP has joined with the other six Lincolnshire Members of Parliament who have together signed a letter supporting Marc Jones' campaign to become... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh MP: Self-determination for Syria or Sykes-Picot revisited? 14th April 2016 Sir Edward Leigh, the Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has penned this article about the Syrian conflict for the Conservative Home website. Opinions
Marc Jones Launches His Plan for Lincolnshire 8th April 2016 Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner Candidate for Lincolnshire Marc Jones has launched his plan for Lincolnshire to reduce crime and make the county... Local News
MP Welcomes Caistor Turbine Victory 14th March 2016 Our Member of Parliament has been pleased that the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government has refused planning permission for wind turbine that... Local NewsWestminster News
Employment Minister Visits Conservative-Led Council to See Best Practice 7th March 2016 Conservative-controlled West Lindsey District Council's Public Services Hub has been hailed as an example of national best practice by the Employment Minister... Local News
MP Objects to Scothern Development 23rd February 2016 The Member of Parliament who represents the village of Scothern has written to the local planning authority expressing his concern over proposed development in... Local NewsWestminster News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News