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 writes for the Knutsford Guardian - more must be done to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping 6th May 2025 We need to stop the scourge of fly tipping. So I will always support measures to tackle this problem that blights our towns and villages. I recently led a... Articles
Esther McVey MP criticises Cheshire East for taking nine months to raise concerns over stopping winter fuel payments 6th May 2025 Esther McVey has accused Labour-led Cheshire East Council of “being asleep on the job” for the past nine months – after it sent out a letter to all MPs asking... Articles
MP Esther McVey calls for planning inspector to drive routes for proposed solar farm to see disruption it will cause for residents 1st May 2025 Esther McVey has urged planning bosses to consider the impact excessive traffic and 20 tonne HGVs will have on local residents – before making a final decision... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Northwich Guardian - urging businesses across the North West to consider donating to help restore lift to working order 22nd April 2025 This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Anderton Boat Lift and I would like nothing more than to see this impressive piece of engineering fully restored... Articles
Esther McVey MP meets Health Minister Stephen Kinnock to discuss changes needed to anti-depressant packaging 8th April 2025 Esther McVey has met with government Health Minister Stephen Kinnock to look at ways patients can be better informed of potential severe withdrawal symptoms... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian - businesses face tough choices due to Chancellor actions 8th April 2025 This week signals the start of the new tax year, and it is a week businesses up and down the country have been dreading. That’s because policies announced by... Articles
Esther McVey MP slams government for failing to include the "family farm tax" in new inquiry into farm profitability 8th April 2025 Esther McVey has accused government of diversionary tactics by commissioning a review into farm profitability – whilst at the same time pushing ahead with plans... Articles
MP Esther McVey opposes devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington 4th April 2025 Devolution plans which would see a mayor rule over Cheshire and Warrington have been formally opposed by Esther McVey. Under government plans the two areas will... Articles
Esther McVey MP joins independent inquiry set up to look into grooming gangs 4th April 2025 Esther McVey has joined an independent panel of experts looking into grooming gangs in the UK. The Rape Gang Inquiry has been set up by Great Yarmouth MP Rupert... Articles
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