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
FREE COMMUNITY BUS TO HELP HANDFORTH RESIDENTS 25th March 2018 An MP has praised the community spirit of residents giving up their time to ensure disabled and elderly people in Handforth are not isolated at weekends when... Local News
TATTON HAS SECOND LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT LEVELS ACROSS THE NORTH WEST 23rd March 2018 The proportion of people claiming out of work benefits in Tatton is the second lowest in the entire North West region. Figures show 430 people were in receipt... Local News
Tatton MP unveils new plans to protect pension pots 19th March 2018 Introducing tougher measures to deal with companies who put workers’ pension payouts under threat will give employees piece of mind their financial future is... Local News
Introducing Elizabeth Beswick 16th March 2018 Local GP Elizabeth Beswick is the Conservative Candidate for the forthcoming by-election to Knutsford Town Council, to be held on Thursday 5th April. "My name... Local News
MP BLASTS CLAIMS OVER FREE SCHOOL MEALS SCAREMONGERING 14th March 2018 Claims by a charity that thousands of children will be denied free school meals across Cheshire are untrue, Esther McVey said. The Tatton MP and Work and... Local News
Cold weather payments triggered in Tatton 2nd March 2018 Cold weather payments have been triggered in parts of Tatton as the country continues to battle freezing temperatures. Residents in 15 postcode areas across the... Local News
Pension Automatic-Enrolment 28th February 2018 More than 30,000 people across Tatton are now saving towards their retirement, new figures show. Employers must enrol staff aged 22 and over who earn more than... Local News
February 2018 Tatton constituency roundup 27th February 2018 It's been a busy few weeks here in Tatton so here's a quick update from me with everything that's been going on. Local 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
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