Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian warning government needs to understand the role businesses play before it is too late Wednesday, 23 September, 2026 Thriving businesses are vital. They create wealth, grow the economy, drive innovation, job creation and support communities. But since Labour came to power, businesses have been hit by repeated tax rises and policy changes which is destroying them. The former Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, nicknamed Rachel Thieves, raised taxes by £66 billion across her two Budgets, including introducing substantial... Articles
Speed limit review for the Knutsford A50 2nd October 2019 The current speed limit on the Manchester Road in Knutsford is set to be reviewed, Tatton MP Esther McVey has been told. Campaigners have been calling for a... Local News
Esther discusses second train an hour for Knutsford with the Transport Secretary 21st September 2019 The Department for Transport has come under renewed pressure from an MP to find out why rail bosses have put the brakes on increasing capacity on the mid... Local News
Help for Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Councils to tackle illegal developments 13th September 2019 Nearly £100,000 will be handed to Cheshire East and Cheshire West to help in the fight against rogue developments on greenbelt – including traveller settlements... Westminster News
Pickmere goes Plastic free! 11th September 2019 Lessons learnt by Pickmere’s campaigners in their bid to gain plastic free status is being taken to Westminster - to encourage other communities to follow suit... Local News
Esther supports local pubs as the heart of the community 7th September 2019 AN MP is supporting a campaign to keep local pubs open – knowing the value they bring to communities. Tatton MP Esther McVey met with campaigners from Long Live... Westminster News
Tatton West host successful social event 28th August 2019 Karen Hammond, Tatton West Chairman, hosted another superb branch event, held at the Great Budworth Bowling Club. The Tatton West bowling event attracted an... Articles
Independent Review of High Speed 2 launched 23rd August 2019 Calls by an MP for an independent review into the case for HS2 has been adopted by Government and a decision on whether to stop or carry on with the costly... Local News
ALL OUT August canvassing campaign commences 16th August 2019 The first week of the Team Tatton ALL OUT August campaign, which runs through to the end of the month, saw Knutsford volunteers got off to a flying start on Day... Articles
Esther McVey MP visits Reddy Lane Market Garden to hear about lottery funding 12th August 2019 Local community project, Reddy Lane Market Garden, was today praised by Esther McVey, MP for Tatton, for the great work it does with educating local people... Local News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
