Standing up for Lincolnshire Farmers Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 It was a pleasure to meet with Lincolnshire farmers today thanks to the NFU's action day here in London. The Government's changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief are threatening to end the culture of family farming that has stood us such good stead in England for centuries. I have been engaging constructively with the Labour Government to try and persuade them to alter... Westminster News
We need a Marshall Plan for Europe 1st October 2024 This week I was at Strasbourg representing the House of Commons at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. I was advocating for a new Marshall Plan... Speeches
Welcoming in Gainsborough 15th September 2024 I attended the Multicultural Welcome Celebration at X Church in Gainsborough this weekend. There were a whole set of stalls with food from around the world... Local News
Sir Edward Slams Labour's Winter Fuel Cut 10th September 2024 There's a debate to be had over the social contract between older people like myself and younger people — particularly when it comes to housing. Labour promised... Speeches in Parliament
Father of the Chefs Retires 9th September 2024 Congratulations Terry on your retirement as Father of the Chefs! He has served for over fifty years in the kitchens and canteens of the House of Commons. Here... Westminster News
We have won: Scampton will not house migrants 5th September 2024 The Home Secretary has finally announced that Scampton will not be used to house migrants and that the Government will dispose of the site ‘as soon as is... Local News
Labour Waste Time While Scampton Waits 7th August 2024 I wrote to the Home Secretary on 10 July seeking clarity on the future of Scampton. I waited all this time for a non-reply from a civil servant. Labour promised... Local News
In the Chair 18th July 2024 It is deeply humbling that the voters of the Gainsborough constituency have again trusted me to represent them in Parliament. As I am the longest-serving MP, I... Westminster News
Sir Edward: Help Our Flooded Farmers 9th May 2024 Farmers in low-lying areas of Lincolnshire are suffering from flooding, so I told ministers today that any update on the support that they can be given would be... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Edward at PMQs: End the Cruel Trade in the Channel 8th May 2024 When it comes to small boat crossings, there is a lot of talk of human rights, but surely the only human right and life that matters is the life of children who... Speeches in Parliament
