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 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
MP Esther McVey warns of rising unemployment due to increases in Employer National Insurance Contributions 20th May 2025 Esther McVey has warned unemployment levels are set to soar as a direct result of government’s “anti-business agenda.” Ms McVey said businesses were struggling... Articles
MP Esther McVey supports memorial plans for Handforth RAF hero 19th May 2025 An unsung war hero from Handforth who served in the RAF’s Photographic Reconnaissance Unit looks set to be remembered for his service. F/Sgt William Douglas... 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
