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
Sir Edward: Civil Servants Backed Dropping Scampton Plan 22nd May 2023 Today I questioned why the Home Office is pursuing its plans to house illegal migrants at Scampton when its own civil servants recommended against it. They... Speeches in Parliament
Tony Turner MBE 18th May 2023 We had a beautiful funeral today for Tony Turner MBE. He was one of the most devoted elected public servants in the history of Lincolnshire, and certainly one... Local News
Sir Edward: Mutualise the Post Office 10th May 2023 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has called for a radical overhaul of the Post Office to give power to local... Speeches in Parliament
In Strasbourg: We Must Stop the Boats 25th April 2023 Today I spoke at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. I warned that unless the European Court of Human Rights returns to the original Convention and gives up... European News
Hitting the Streets of West Lindsey 22nd April 2023 It was a great pleasure to hit the streets across West Lindsey today supporting our Conservative candidates in the district council election. Jessie Milne is... Local News
Sir Edward Questions Migrant Impact on Primary School 17th April 2023 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has questioned Education ministers on the proposal to house illegal migrants at RAF... Speeches in Parliament
Meeting Considers Options to Save Scampton 30th March 2023 Sir Edward Leigh has met with local elected representatives and officials to discuss legal moves to preserve the regeneration deal at RAF Scampton and prevent... Local News
Sir Ed: I Back West Lindsey Court Challenge 29th March 2023 Sir Edward Leigh has voiced his support for West Lindsey District Council's plan to take the Home Office to court in order to defend the £300 million... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Edward Meets with PM over Scampton 27th March 2023 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has met with the Prime Minister to discuss the proposal to house illegal migrants at... Westminster News
