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
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News
Your Questions Answered by: Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer 18th June 2020 Your questions answered by Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer. National News
Shop safely today: shops can reopen their doors in England 15th June 2020 From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety... National News
Let us work peacefully and lawfully to defeat racism and discrimination 9th June 2020 The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend. National News
Boris Johnson: We will meet our obligations to Hong Kong, not walk away 3rd June 2020 Britain wants nothing more than for Hong Kong to succeed under “one country, two systems”. I hope that China wants the same. Let us work together to make it so. National News
How we're protecting jobs, businesses and livelihoods as we begin to kickstart our economy 3rd June 2020 Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a... National News