Three Tatton businesses make it to regional finals of Rural Oscars - vote now! Tuesday, 17 March, 2026 Three Tatton businesses have been named as northern finalists in the 2026 “Rural Oscars”. The prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards is now in its 19th year and celebrates the best of rural enterprise, heritage and community life. Businesses can compete for the title in five categories, local food and drink, the village shop or post office, butchers, rural enterprise and pubs. AJ Boon in Chelford... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for the Knutsford Guardian raising concerns over Cheshire East's new planning portal which is "not fit for purpose" 25th September 2025 What a surprise – Cheshire East’s new planning IT system which “allows” residents to upload objections to planning applications is not fit for purpose! I don’t... Articles
Esther McVey MP presents petition in Parliament calling for protections for peatland 16th September 2025 A petition boasting nearly 500 signatures calling for special consideration to be given to peatland as part of any future development has been presented in... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian criticising delays in inquiry into rape gangs 8th September 2025 I am extremely disappointed that three months on from announcing a national inquiry into rape gangs, this government continues to fail the victims. Last week... Articles
Esther McVey MP hits out at ministers after local schools confirm savings need to be found to pay for government tax rises 30th 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... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian supporting memorial for a Handforth RAF hero 29th July 2025 I am proud to be supporting the campaign for a national memorial to commemorate Handforth’s unsung war hero William Douglas Stopford and his comrades from the... Articles
Esther McVey MP presents cheque to Alderley Edge Village Show 28th July 2025 Alderley Edge Village Show has been handed £250 after Tatton MP Esther McVey took part in a charity bet on the Aintree, Grand National. Dozens of MPs took up... Articles
Disappointment as Appeal for TATA Solar Farm Upheld – No Safeguards for Community Impact 28th July 2025 Disappointment as Appeal for TATA Solar Farm Upheld – No Safeguards for Community Impact Local Councillors and residents have expressed deep concern following... Local News
Esther McVey MP criticises ICO move to Manchester - it will cost taxpayer more and take jobs away from Wilmslow 21st July 2025 Esther McVey MP is demanding answers over government claims relocating the Information Commissioner’s Office from Wilmslow to Manchester is based on cost, skill... Articles
Esther McVey MP welcomes call from councils to pause devolution plans - but wants government to go further and scrap all proposals 21st July 2025 Esther McVey MP who opposes devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington has welcomed the ‘common sense’ move by councils calling for it to be delayed. She... Articles
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News
