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
Quicker Internet Speeds for East Stockwith 14th August 2015 Conservatives have welcomed news that the small village of East Stockwith, where local residents have taken matters in to their own hands to deliver superfast... Local News
MP Urges Stronger Action on Migrants 4th August 2015 Local Member of Parliament, Sir Edward Leigh, has written to Theresa May, the Home Secretary, urging that, with the problems in Calais, France, firmer action... Westminster NewsLocal News
Effect of National Living Wage Questioned at West Lindsey District Council 29th July 2015 Leader of West Lindsey responds to question about the National Living Wage Local News
Conservatives Want West Lindsey District Council to Prioritise Devolution Agenda 21st July 2015 West Lindsey District Councillors are being urged to explore devolution in Greater Lincolnshire to drive growth and investment. Local News
Sir Edward Leigh MP Welcomes Latest Jobs Figures for Gainsborough Constituency 20th July 2015 Local parliamentarian, Sir Edward Leigh, has welcomed figures that show the number of unemployed people in the constituency has continued to go down. Westminster NewsLocal News
Nettleham Cricket Club Bowled Over by New Covers 16th July 2015 Conservative Councillor has helped his local cricket club with funding for new pitch covers. Local News
Best Small Housing Development 10th July 2015 Two local development projects have been finalised to be put forward for top national awards. Local News
Sir Ed Raises Funding Shortfalls with Ministers 9th July 2015 The Conservative Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency, Sir Edward Leigh, has raised the issue of unfair funding for rural areas in the House... Westminster NewsLocal News
Sir Edward Leigh's Statement Regarding the Killing of Carly Lovett in Tunisia 27th June 2015 Sir Edward Leigh the Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency has issued a statement regarding the killing of constituent Miss Carly Lovett in a... Westminster NewsLocal News
The Prime Minister's letter on Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 30th March 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus. National News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News