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Sir Ed Protests Proposed Roads Grant Cut

Sir Edward Leigh MP has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, to protest the proposed cut of central government funding for Lincolnshire's roads budget.

A Town Deal for Gainsborough

I was hoping to put the case for Gainsborough to get a Town Deal in a House of Commons debate on the Towns Fund this afternoon. Unfortunately the debate was oversubscribed and not everyone was able to get a spot on the speaking list.

MOD Confirms No Talks Yet with Scampton Takers

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed to Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, that it has not yet had any discussions with private companies interested in securing the site of RAF Scampton for future development. In response to a written parliam

Lincolnshire Vaccine Rollout Update

I was glad to visit the vaccination centre at the John Coupland Hospital in Gainsborough to see the Lincolnshire vaccine rollout in action. Our medical professionals are working hard to make sure our vulnerable people get their jabs in time. Local NH

Equitable Life policyholders need justice

The Equitable Life scandal has turned into a saga – it’s now decades since the facts emerged. Those facts are well-known: dubious practices were rife at Equitable Life. There was, as Lord Penrose put it, a culture of “manipulation and concealment”.

Sir Ed fights for Caistor Grammar

Sir Edward Leigh has written to the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson MP, asking him to intervene to make sure Caistor Grammar School is able to access funding to improve the buildings on its estate. "Caistor Grammar is a wonderful school that does amazing work," Sir Edward wrote in his letter

Lincolnshire COVID-19 Vaccination

Earlier today the first people in Lincolnshire to receive the COVID-19 vaccine were administered it at Lincoln County Hospital.