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
Esther McVey MP welcomes U-turn on winter fuel payments after nine months of campaigning 9th June 2025 Esther McVey has welcomed the U-turn over winter fuel payments and called on government to make it the first of many to come. Ms McVey, who led a national... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for action over declining numbers of bank branches 5th June 2025 More must be done to stop banks disappearing from our high streets, Esther McVey has warned She said the loss of banking facilities added pressure on local... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for ICO to remain in Wilmslow 5th June 2025 Esther McVey has hit out at government for allowing jobs to be moved out of Wilmslow in favour of Manchester – and warned there is more to the north than just... Articles
Fly tipping spirals 'out of control' in Cheshire West and Chester 4th June 2025 Latest statistics released by Cheshire West and Chester Council have revealed – as local Conservative councillors warned in 2024 – that fly tipping is “out of... Local News
Esther McVey MP wants murderers who keep location of victim's bodies a secret to be denied parole 3rd June 2025 Esther McVey is demanding government tighten the law to ensure murderers who fail to disclose where their victims are buried remain behind bars for life. Before... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for police resources to be spent tackling real crime 3rd June 2025 Esther McVey has warned police forces must focus resources on tackling real crime instead of dealing with non-crime hate incidents. She said the rise in... Articles
MP Esther McVey writes for the Knutsford Guardian criticising decision by three major banks for stopping Post Office accepting cheques 3rd June 2025 Skip to main content I am extremely concerned by the news that Lloyds, Halifax and the Bank of Scotland are going to stop customers depositing cheques at the... Articles
Debate on Housebuilding Denied by Labour-run Cheshire West and Chester Council 31st May 2025 There was no debate on the Government’s imposition of the new housing target of nearly 2,000 homes per year at the May 2025 meeting Cheshire West and Chester... Local News
Esther McVey MP supports cricket club fundraiser 22nd May 2025 Esther McVey hopes the world’s biggest cricket wickets set to be unveiled this weekend will help fundraising efforts by a cricket club cross the boundary. Toft... Articles
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National 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