Sir Edward to Minister: Don't Spark Housing Crunch Monday, 12 January, 2026 We all know that rent inflation, like all inflation, is caused by over-demand and lack of supply, and we can agree on the need to address problems by building more houses and tackling immigration. Today I asked the Minister whether he agrees that the more controls and regulations are imposed on landlords, particularly small landlords, the more they will get out of the rented sector altogether. My... Speeches in Parliament
Visit to Nationwide in Gainsborough 9th January 2026 Today I nipped in to the Nationwide branch in Gainsborough. It is refreshing to visit an actual bank branch that is open and providing the traditional service... Local News
The PM Must Defend Our Borders 5th January 2026 We in the United Kingdom are proud of our historic record in welcoming genuine political refugees who apply in the proper way, but I am sure that the Home... Speeches in Parliament
Drop the Family Farm Tax 18th December 2025 We have some of the best animal welfare standards for farm animals in the world. Of course, we can do much by regulation, but the best way to protect farm... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Ed to Bank: Don't Scrap Cheque Deposits 25th November 2025 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough constituency, has formally objected to Lloyds Banking Group’s decision to stop... Local News
Migration Reforms A Step in the Right Direction 17th November 2025 We Conservative Members genuinely wish the Home Secretary well, because otherwise, in her own words, the country will start falling apart. I told her the... Speeches in Parliament
Sir Edward: Lincolnshire Police Need Money 13th November 2025 In the House of Commons today I was happy to pay tribute to our excellent Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones. He and the Chief Constable have... Local News
The Family Farm Tax and Its Damaging Impact 10th November 2025 I was lucky to have secondary school pupil Leo Braddish come visit my Westminster office from Lincolnshire this past week. He wrote a paper for me on the... Opinions
Welcoming Zara the Sloth Bear 7th November 2025 I was delighted to make the acquaintance of Zara the Sloth Bear at Lincoln Zoo today. The Zoo got in touch seeking my help to make sure we could overcome... Local News
Give Our Soldiers Peace of Mind 3rd November 2025 The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland made a statement today on the trial of "Soldier F". Whatever the wrongs committed on that day, I asked if the... Speeches in Parliament