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
Flooding in Fiskerton and Short Ferry 28th October 2023 I've been out in Fiskerton and Short Ferry today to inspect the damage from the recent floods. I spoke with the Environment Agency, Lincolnshire County Council... Local News
Meeting with Saxilby Residents 27th October 2023 Today I met with Saxilby residents regarding the flooding. The Environment Agency needs to repair the bank there and the County Council should repair the road... Local News
Protect Farmland from Solar Panels 17th October 2023 Solar panels belong on factories and rooftops, not on our precious farmland. I've urged ministers yet again to extend the protection that exists for Grade 1, 2... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Edward: Auditor will probe Scampton plans 3rd October 2023 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has welcomed the news that the government’s auditor will investigate Home Office plans... Local News
Sir Edward asks PM to intervene over Scampton 27th September 2023 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak over the Home Office defying two stop... Local News
Reply to Liberal Councillors' Open Letter 22nd September 2023 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, has responded to the open letter sent to him by the Liberal group on West Lindsey District Council. The... Local News
Honouring Our Manufacturing History 8th September 2023 I had the great honour of unveiling a plaque commemorating the legacy of Marshall Sons & Co.'s Britannia Ironworks here in Gainsborough. Marshall's Yard is now... Local News
Sir Edward: Home Office's Case for Scampton has Collapsed 5th September 2023 The migrant crisis is a national crisis. I support the Government's efforts to stop the boats and end these dangerous and illegal Channel crossings. We in West... Speeches in Parliament
Grilling the Home Office over Scampton 21st August 2023 I am here with District Cllr Roger Patterson and County Cllr Richard Butroid. We managed to get the Home Office to send officials to meet with our local... Local News
