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 McVey MP supports cricket club fundraiser 22nd May 2025 Esther McVey hopes the world’s biggest cricket wickets set to be unveiled this weekend will help fundraising efforts by a cricket club cross the boundary. Toft... Articles
MP Esther McVey warns of rising unemployment due to increases in Employer National Insurance Contributions 20th May 2025 Esther McVey has warned unemployment levels are set to soar as a direct result of government’s “anti-business agenda.” Ms McVey said businesses were struggling... Articles
MP Esther McVey supports memorial plans for Handforth RAF hero 19th May 2025 An unsung war hero from Handforth who served in the RAF’s Photographic Reconnaissance Unit looks set to be remembered for his service. F/Sgt William Douglas... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian - stop devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington 19th May 2025 How can this Labour government seriously consider pushing ahead with devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington after it has called out two of the three... Articles
MP Esther McVey says third country vital to tackling illegal immigration 12th May 2025 Esther McVey has warned government it must re-introduce a third country whereby illegal immigrants with no documentation can be deported to – if it wants to get... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for end to automatic early release for prisoners who assault prison staff 12th May 2025 Any inmate guilty of assaulting a prisoner officer should automatically lose any privileges and be denied early release, Esther McVey said. She said staff... Articles
Esther McVey MP secures meeting with Health Ministers to discuss plans for new medical centre in Knutsford 8th May 2025 Plans for a new proposed health centre in Knutsford are set to be discussed at the highest level after Esther McVey secured a meeting with health ministers... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for meeting with Cheshire East Council after it's handed improvement notice from government 8th May 2025 Cheshire East Council has been given a warning by Government it must improve. A best value notice –issued by government to express concern over a council’s... Articles
Esther McVey MP criticises government over failing to appoint commissioners at Warrington Council 8th May 2025 Esther McVey has criticised government for ignoring a report calling for commissioners to be put in charge of parts of Warrington Council to sort of the... Articles
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
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