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 writes for Knutsford Guardian - stop devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington 19th May 2025 How can this Labour government seriously consider pushing ahead with devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington after it has called out two of the three... Articles
MP Esther McVey says third country vital to tackling illegal immigration 12th May 2025 Esther McVey has warned government it must re-introduce a third country whereby illegal immigrants with no documentation can be deported to – if it wants to get... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for end to automatic early release for prisoners who assault prison staff 12th May 2025 Any inmate guilty of assaulting a prisoner officer should automatically lose any privileges and be denied early release, Esther McVey said. She said staff... Articles
Esther McVey MP secures meeting with Health Ministers to discuss plans for new medical centre in Knutsford 8th May 2025 Plans for a new proposed health centre in Knutsford are set to be discussed at the highest level after Esther McVey secured a meeting with health ministers... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for meeting with Cheshire East Council after it's handed improvement notice from government 8th May 2025 Cheshire East Council has been given a warning by Government it must improve. A best value notice –issued by government to express concern over a council’s... Articles
Esther McVey MP criticises government over failing to appoint commissioners at Warrington Council 8th May 2025 Esther McVey has criticised government for ignoring a report calling for commissioners to be put in charge of parts of Warrington Council to sort of the... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for the Knutsford Guardian - more must be done to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping 6th May 2025 We need to stop the scourge of fly tipping. So I will always support measures to tackle this problem that blights our towns and villages. I recently led a... Articles
Esther McVey MP criticises Cheshire East for taking nine months to raise concerns over stopping winter fuel payments 6th May 2025 Esther McVey has accused Labour-led Cheshire East Council of “being asleep on the job” for the past nine months – after it sent out a letter to all MPs asking... Articles
MP Esther McVey calls for planning inspector to drive routes for proposed solar farm to see disruption it will cause for residents 1st May 2025 Esther McVey has urged planning bosses to consider the impact excessive traffic and 20 tonne HGVs will have on local residents – before making a final decision... Articles
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