Esther McVey MP hits out at ministers after local schools confirm savings need to be found to pay for government tax rises Wednesday, 30 July, 2025 Esther McVey has demanded government “come clean” over how much its National Insurance tax rises are costing schools. Ms McVey said schools were having to find additional cash to cover the rise in changes to Employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), despite initially being told government would meet the cost. Speaking in Parliament she said: “This government is hampering schools from... Articles
Esther asks the Government about the use of peat in horticulture 13th July 2020 Peatlands across Cheshire must be protected as they act as natural carbon capture, an MP has said. Tatton MP Esther McVey fears peatlands have become destroyed... Westminster News
Students; the forgotten 'victims' of Coronavirus 26th May 2020 University students are the forgotten victims of Covid-19 with many not receiving the standard of education they are paying for as the pandemic exposes... Articles
Tatton MP, Esther McVey discusses pandemic issues with the Prime Minister 20th May 2020 Boris Johnson has set out how he plans to balance the nation’s health and get the economy going - as MPs question him over the way forward in a Zoom conference... Local News
Esther is asking Government to allow Dentists to return to work 18th May 2020 AN MP is urging Government to set out plans for when dentists can return to work amid fears patients are being left in pain without appropriate care. Tatton MP... Opinions
Invest in High speed Broadband not High Speed rail says Tatton MP 10th May 2020 The £100 billion being spent on HS2 should be ploughed into improving digital infrastructure in the country as we prepare for a post-Covid 19 way of working and... Local News
Esther hears that the food we eat can help the UK become carbon neutral 8th May 2020 A local astrophysicist believes Covid-19 could help in the country’s fight to be carbon neutral – after people start showing an interest in where their food... Local News
Esther McVey MP urges a change in language around 'domestic' violence 1st May 2020 An MP has urged Government to re-think the language surrounding domestic violence – claiming it does not convey the horror many victims face. Tatton MP Esther... Opinions
Cllr Kate Parkinson helping those in need 28th April 2020 HIGH Legh ward councillor Kate Parkinson has been encouraging residents to get in touch if they need help with shopping, collecting medication or anything else... Local News
Knutsford Councillors, Tony Dean and Stewart Gardiner join local efforts to help those in isolation 21st April 2020 Knutsford councillors help to deliver supplies during coronavirus outbreak Cllr Stewart Gardiner collecting and delivering a prescription for a vulnerable... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
