Remembering David Amess Tuesday, 19 October, 2021 Sir David Amess MP was a devoted public servant who will be greatly missed. It was a privilege of mine to count him amongst my friends. We both entered the Commons in the 1983 intake and have campaigned together for a number of causes since. He took on many cases and causes but most of all he was a passionate advocate for his constituency of Southend on Sea. When I remember him I will always think... Opinions
Supporting the Air Cadets 19th August 2021 The Cadet forces help young people to develop important life skills and assist them in reaching their full potential at school and beyond. Last month I was... Local News
New Agri-food Tech Centre Opened at Riseholme 28th June 2021 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, ceremonially opened the new Centre for Agri-Food Technology at Riseholme College. "I was proud to open... Local News
Shot in the Arm for Caistor Grammar 24th June 2021 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, welcomed the news that Caistor Grammar School's bid for nearly £1 million in extra... Local News
Sir Edward slams ‘breathtaking arrogance’ of LNER plan 24th June 2021 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament whose constituency includes Market Rasen, condemned LNER’s proposal to leave the town off the list of... Local News
Sir Edward welcomes Gainsborough funding bid 21st June 2021 Sir Edward Leigh has backed West Lindsey District Council's bid for Levelling Up funding for Gainsborough town. Visiting Gainsborough Market Place, the... Local News
Visit to New ACIS Homes in Gainsborough 21st June 2021 Sir Edward Leigh has visited the social housing group ACIS's new development of homes in Gainsborough. The twenty-seven new units at North Parade will be made... Local News
Sir Edward condemns 'heavy hand of state control' 18th June 2021 Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Gainsborough, has said people are getting "too used to the heavy hand of state control". Many people... Speeches in Parliament
Keep Food Standards High to Protect Lincolnshire Farmers 10th June 2021 Lincolnshire farmers are looking for new markets abroad and like the NFU I welcome the new trade agreement with Australia. Before the Second World War you could... Speeches in Parliament
Maira Shahbaz Needs Our Help 7th June 2021 Maira Shahbaz is a 15-year-old Pakistani Christian girl who was abducted, raped, forcibly converted, and who now lives in fear of her life. Her family report... Speeches in Parliament
