Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian warning food prices will soar as government introduce fertiliser tax Thursday, 4 June, 2026 Every household in the country will see their weekly food bill rise further because of this government’s latest attack on our farmers. From January a hefty carbon tax will apply to sectors importing “carbon intensive goods” such as fertiliser, steel and iron. It will see the cost of fertiliser rise by up to £100 a tonne. It is something I have been campaigning against and will keep calling for... Articles
Esther McVey MP secures meeting to tighten rules over tree maintenance following death of Wilmslow man 9th December 2025 Government will tighten rules for tree maintenance following the death of a man killed by a falling tree branch in Wilmslow. Chris Hall was killed while he was... Articles
Esther McVey MP hits out at Chancellor over employment levels 9th December 2025 Tatton MP Esther McVey has hit out at the Chancellor for causing increasing numbers of people to be out of work – as employment levels slump to a 14-year low... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian - Rachel Reeves' Budget raises taxes to pay for welfare 4th December 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget was a manifesto breaking, economy busting, job destroying, wealth attacking, welfare ballooning, tax raising disgrace of a... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes to Chancellor urging her to drop plans to tax family business as Budget day approaches 20th November 2025 Ahead of next week’s Budget I’ve written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning her to re-think her plans or she will devastate family businesses across the UK. I... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for answers over much-needed new health centre for Knutsford 13th November 2025 Esther McVey MP reiterated her calls for a new medical centre for Knutsford – calling for the health secretary to make a statement on what more needs to be done... Articles
'Enough is enough' says Cllr Lynn Gibbon about the state of pavements in Northwich 5th November 2025 “Enough is enough” calls Cllr Lynn Gibbon, as she brings 1,100 -strong petition to Cheshire West and Chester Council to demand urgent repairs to unsafe streets... Local News
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian criticising government plans to give suspended sentences for those guilty of carrying a knife 4th November 2025 This month will see the return of Operation Sceptre, the national campaign to get knives off the streets. Cheshire Constabulary will run education programmes... Articles
Esther McVey MP accuses government of double standards over Chancellor's failure to buy rental licence 4th November 2025 Esther McVey has accused government of having one rule for the Chancellor and one for the rest of the country – after Rachel Reeves got away with an... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian highlighting work of Alderley Park lab as world leaders in genomics 23rd October 2025 Last week I had the pleasure of officially opening Revvity’s new lab at Alderley Park. The US company is a global life science and diagnostic group... Articles
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
