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
Speech: Closure of RAF Scampton and the Location of the Red Arrows 6th February 2019 Rt. Hon Sir Edward Leigh MP's speech to Westminster Hall on Tuesday, 5th Febraury 2019 regarding the closure of RAF Scampton and the location of the Red Arrows... Speeches in Parliament
Minister Confirms More Cash for Lincolnshire Police 5th February 2019 Policing Minister Nick Hurd has confirmed to Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, that the government will boost funding... Westminster News
Sir Edward Leigh Objects to Proposed Gainsborough Bank Branch Closure 4th February 2019 Sir Edward Leigh, the long-serving Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has written to the Chief Executive Officer of Santander Bank, Mr. Nathan Bostock... Local News
Sir Edward Welcomes Local Participation in the UK’s First Manufacturing Zones 8th January 2019 Four projects, involved in the space industry, food sector, and the development of high-speed rail, are to form the new and innovative East Midlands... Local News
Sir Edward Welcomes Long Term Plan for the NHS 8th January 2019 Today, the Prime Minister launched the Long Term Plan for the NHS – a historic moment for patients throughout the Gainsborough and across the country. The... Westminster News
Appointment to the Privy Council 4th January 2019 The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Edward Leigh MP, Philip Dunne MP and Sir Roger Gale MP be sworn of Her Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council. -... Articles
Sir Edward Welcomes Single, Skills-based Immigration System Which Ends Free Movement 19th December 2018 Sir Edward Leigh MP has welcomed the Government’s plan for a new single, skills-based immigration system, which marks the end of free movement once and for all... Westminster News
Sir Edward Leigh: Statement on Leadership Ballot & Brexit Withdrawal Agreement 14th December 2018 Sir Edward Leigh commented: “I did not ask for the Leadership vote to be triggered. I did not and do not consider it has been helpful to the true Brexit cause... Westminster News
Temporary Commons Chamber in Portcullis House 12th December 2018 A new proposal for a temporary Commons chamber during renovations to the Palace of Westminster would be more environmentally friendly, better value for money... Opinions
