Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian criticising government for imposing "food tax" on every household Tuesday, 7 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 country. From April decade long rules which exempted farmers from paying inheritance tax when passing on land and buildings used for agricultural purpose to future generations will end. The very reason these rules were introduced was to protect... Articles
Our Knutsford Councillors - Out & About 12th September 2022 Our Knutsford Town Councillors proudly standing with the Green Flag award for Knutsford Cemetery. The Green Flag Award is an international accreditation given... Articles
Message from Association Chairman, Debra Sweetman 8th September 2022 Today we have received the very sad news that our beloved Queen Elizabeth II has passed away, this is a very sad day for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth... Articles
'The government must freeze energy bills to avoid catastrophe' Esther McVey writes in Politics Home and The House magazine 26th August 2022 25 August I fear that many politicians still don’t understand the enormity of the energy bill catastrophe we are rapidly hurtling towards. Energy bills –... Articles
Esther McVey writes about the need for restriction-free access for visitors to hospitals and care homes in this week's Knutsford Guardian 5th May 2022 It is extremely concerning that despite all Covid restrictions being lifted, people at some hospitals and care homes are still faced with endless red-tape when... Articles
Esther McVey MP speaks in a debate to explain why the HS2 Bill should be re-presented to the House 28th April 2022 Esther McVey, who opposes HS2 wants the controversial Bill brought back before Parliament and voted on in its entirety to see if it still has the support of the... Westminster News
Esther McVey asks the Prime Minister to state definitively that mandatory vaccination for NHS and care home staff will be abolished. 2nd February 2022 Westminster News
Esther McVey asks for Government funding for the vital new Winnington river crossing 30th November 2021 Esther McVey has urged government to invest in rebuilding Winnington Bridge to help meet demands of the growing population and provide essential transport... Westminster News
Esther McVey asks the Home Office about plans to rehome asylum seekers currently in hotels 22nd November 2021 Esther McVey has urged Government to set out a time scale for when hotels being used to home asylum seekers will be freed up. The Tatton MP said it cannot be a... Westminster News
Esther McVey and local Councillors agree that Cheshire West and Chester Council need to agree a solution for Winnington Bridge 17th September 2021 Esther McVey and councillors are urging council chiefs to decide the best way to resolve infrastructure and traffic problems blighting communities around... Local News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
