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
County Council Leader Slams Independent West Lindsey Councillor as 'Ignorant' 15th August 2014 Conservative Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, Cllr. Martin Hill OBE has had to intervene and write a letter to the Lincolnshire Echo following comments... OpinionsLocal News
News of Universal Credit Trial Locally Welcomed as Employment Minister Visits Area 30th July 2014 Esther McVey MP, Minister for Employment, has recently met with local Conservative party supporters at Stallingborough, near Caistor, and has impressed with her... Local News
Sir Edward Leigh MP Objects to Burton Solar Plant 29th July 2014 The Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, Sir Edward Leigh, has written to West Lindsey District Council to object to proposals to build a solar farm at Burton... Westminster NewsLocal News
Sir Edward Leigh: Another Win in Fight Against Hemswell Cliff Wind Farm 22nd July 2014 Sir Edward Leigh MP, who represents the Gainsborough Constituency, has praised local campaigners on getting the Secretary of State for Communities and Local... Westminster NewsLocal News
Cheese and Wine Evening in Tealby 12th July 2014 Tealby and Walesby Conservatives’ have enjoyed a cheese and wine evening and Sir Edward and Lady Leigh were in attendance. Local News
Councillor Parrott Pays Tribute to Couple Killed by Train at Cherry Willingham 10th July 2014 Immediate past Chairman of West Lindsey District Council, Cllr. Mrs. Irmgard Parrott, has paid tribute to Mr. & Mrs. Smith who were killed by a train impact at... Local News
Two Pensioners Killed at Cherry Willingham Level Crossing 9th July 2014 Two elderly people have been killed at the Level Crossing in Cherry Willingham following being hit by a freight train. Westminster NewsLocal News
Hawthorn Road Sparks MP Letter to Minister 26th June 2014 Local parliasmentarian, Sir Edward Leigh, has written to the Transport Secretary, Patrick McLoughlin MP, regarding the planned closure of the Hawthorn Road with... Westminster NewsLocal News
Nettleham & District Branch Enjoy Sparkling Event 23rd June 2014 Nettleham & District Branch Conservatives have enjoyed a Champagne Tasting to mark the longest day of the year. Local News
Home Secretary: Backing the Bill on illegal immigration 8th December 2021 Read Priti Patel's speech on illegal immigration in full here. National News
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News