Esther McVey MP speaks in a debate at the impact of VAT on private school fees for children with SEND Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 Esther McVey has warned more must be done to tackle the “unacceptable” long delays for children with special educational needs and disabilities to access care plans – with some in Cheshire waiting nearly a year for help. Councils have a legal limit of 20 weeks to issue an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) after the school or parent asks for it. The Tatton MP said all three councils covering... Speeches in Parliament
Harvest time! 12th September 2017 To celebrate National Farming Day, a Cheshire farmer challenged me to bring in a harvest, the catch was, I had to drive the combine harvester! Local News
MP puts new Bill to the House of Commons 5th September 2017 An MP wants all mobile phone signals to be cut within prison estates to stop criminals carrying out illegal activity, threatening victims and using drones... Local News
Connecting Mid-Cheshire by Rail 3rd September 2017 The Rail Minister, Paul Maynard MP visited Tatton to discuss train connectivity accross Mid-Cheshire. Local News
Handforth Bus Services 5th August 2017 I met with Cynthia & Julie to discuss the immediate need for a replacement 378 bus service #Handforth Local News
Cheshire Show 21st June 2017 At the Royal Cheshire Show holding a baby chick whilst on the educational tour care of the NFU Local News
Secret Garden in Knutsford 1st June 2017 Esther with local residents who are involved in the Secret Garden project Local News
Hustings on 28 May 30th May 2017 Hustings at Wilmslow Parish Hall on Sunday evening 28 May Local News
Centenary Fair on Knutsford Heath 30th May 2017 At the Centenary Fair on Knutsford Heath - funds raised for the Lions Charitable Fund - here with one of the Lions! Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News
