India must fight the persecution of minorities Tuesday, 12 January, 2021 India is a close friend of Britain, but we mustn't turn a blind eye to the ongoing and increasing persecution of Indian Muslims and Christians. Speeches in Parliament
Sir Edward Welcomes Local Participation in the UK’s First Manufacturing Zones 8th January 2019 Four projects, involved in the space industry, food sector, and the development of high-speed rail, are to form the new and innovative East Midlands... Local News
Sir Edward Welcomes Long Term Plan for the NHS 8th January 2019 Today, the Prime Minister launched the Long Term Plan for the NHS – a historic moment for patients throughout the Gainsborough and across the country. The... Westminster News
Appointment to the Privy Council 4th January 2019 The Queen has been pleased to approve that Sir Edward Leigh MP, Philip Dunne MP and Sir Roger Gale MP be sworn of Her Majesty’s most Honourable Privy Council. -... Articles
Sir Edward Welcomes Single, Skills-based Immigration System Which Ends Free Movement 19th December 2018 Sir Edward Leigh MP has welcomed the Government’s plan for a new single, skills-based immigration system, which marks the end of free movement once and for all... Westminster News
Sir Edward Leigh: Statement on Leadership Ballot & Brexit Withdrawal Agreement 14th December 2018 Sir Edward Leigh commented: “I did not ask for the Leadership vote to be triggered. I did not and do not consider it has been helpful to the true Brexit cause... Westminster News
Temporary Commons Chamber in Portcullis House 12th December 2018 A new proposal for a temporary Commons chamber during renovations to the Palace of Westminster would be more environmentally friendly, better value for money... Opinions
Wages Have Risen at Fastest Pace in Ten Years as Employment at Record High 12th December 2018 Figures released today show wages have risen at their fastest pace in ten years as employment reaches a record high, with nearly 32.5 million people currently... Local News
Sir Edward Welcomes Figures Showing Exports Have Risen in the East Midlands 10th December 2018 New figures show that the East Midlands exported £21,833 million worth of goods and services in the year to September 2018. This is an increase of 10.9% from... Local News
Full Stop for the Backstop 30th November 2018 My amendment to the motion on the meaningful vote adds the following: “[N]otes that the Northern Ireland backstop is intended to be temporary; notes that the... Westminster News
