Christmas message from Esther McVey MP, written for the Knutsford Guardian Monday, 22 December, 2025 May I take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Christmas for many is a time of joy, a chance to relax and spend time with family and friends. But for others it can be an extremely difficult or lonely time of the year. So, as we reflect upon the past year and look ahead to 2026, let us not forget those who are struggling. I want to thank all those who will... Articles
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf visit Arley Hall- and the MP goes too! 8th May 2019 Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's Cheshire Fundraising Branch held its 12th annual fundraiser around the grounds of Arley Estate near Northwich. When all the... Local News
Local school children raise a smile 2nd May 2019 Since last autumn, over 5,000 children have taken part in Voice Box – the joke-telling competition for schools in England and Scotland. Eighteen made it through... Local News
Esther welcomes continuing success of Disability Confidence scheme 25th April 2019 A scheme started by Tatton MP Esther McVey six years ago has been credited for helping get nearly 1 million disabled people into work. Disability Confident is a... Local News
Successful end to 22 year campaign for better station access in Handforth 9th April 2019 Handforth station has secured Government funding to make it step free, it was announced today(Thurs). The Department for Transport named Handforth as one of 73... Local News
Esther keen for more use of Stop and Search to combat the increase in knife crime 29th March 2019 Tatton MP Esther McVey has warned government it must allow police to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying a weapon - to tackle the scourge in fatal... Opinions
M6 now fully open after extensive upgrade 26th March 2019 Biggest ever upgrade of M6 in Cheshire fully open Drivers will be able to experience the benefits of the biggest ever upgrade of the M6 in Cheshire from this... Local News
Further delay to promised train service for Knutsford 25th March 2019 AN MP is demanding answers from Northern after she discovered rail bosses had put the brakes on plans to introduce two trains an hour from Knutsford to... Local News
Esther welcomes funding success for Handforth and Engine of the North 11th March 2019 Handforth will be given more than £21 million to provide infrastructure for The North Cheshire Garden Village. The £21.7 million will be spent on road... Local News
Esther talks to the Treasury about school fnding for Cheshire 8th March 2019 Treasury ministers will meet with Tatton MP Esther McVey to discuss school funding across Cheshire. The meeting was secured during an exchange in Parliament... Speeches in Parliament
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News