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
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 3 5th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 3 (5th October), including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the source of hope for society... National News
Rishi Sunak: Read the Chancellor’s Keynote Speech in full 5th October 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak on how the Conservative Party has supported the economy through coronavirus and how he will be supporting us to build back better. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 2 4th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 2 (4th October), including Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system; and Prime... National News