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
Backing Our Postmasters in East Barkwith 29th February 2024 I went to visit David Ward, the sub postmaster at East Barkwith. He has been a powerful voice for postmasters in the East Midlands and has been a great help... Local News
Visit to Andy's Charity Shop 26th February 2024 I visited Andy's Children's Hospice charity shop in Market Rasen. Many thanks to Rosey Norton for the invitation and for showing me around Please support this... Local News
Sir Ed: Preserve our Historic Market Towns 22nd February 2024 As everyone knows, Gainsborough was the capital of England under the incomparable Sweyn Forkbeard. Historic market towns like ours need to be preserved and... Speeches in Parliament
Let Our Small Businesses Flourish 6th February 2024 At Treasury Questions I had the chance to ask Ministers what fiscal steps they are taking to support small businesses. I pointed out that becoming an... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Edward: Back our High Streets 26th January 2024 In the Commons today I pointed out that High Streets are fundamentally important to communities across Britain and we're working hard to improve the town of... Speeches in Parliament
School Award for Queen Elizabeth's 19th January 2024 I was delighted to meet Holly Meneer of Queen Elizabeth's High School in Parliament on 15 January. The school has been recognised for its work by the British... Westminster News
Visit to Gainsborough Parish School 12th January 2024 I greatly enjoyed my visit to the Parish School in Gainsborough. These are wonderful kids with very caring and conscientious teachers. The School Council here... Local News
No need for Lincs Mayor 8th January 2024 I have written to Lincolnshire County Council objecting to the way the official consultation on devolution for Greater Lincolnshire is being run. There's no... Local News
Sir Edward: Long-Term Flood Plan Needed 5th January 2024 When Short Ferry was last flooded just a few weeks ago, I had talked on site with the National Farmers Union and the Environment Agency. Clearly a long-term... Local News
