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 leads debate calling for Chris's Law to be introduced 15th October 2025 Esther McVey has secured a meeting with government ministers in the fight to force councils to carry out regular maintenance and safety inspections of trees... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian criticising government for imposing "food tax" on every household 7th October 2025 Food inflation is an at 18 month high and government’s attack on our agricultural sector will see prices soar further for every household up and down the... 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
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
