Esther McVey calls on banking boss to overturn decision to stop cheque deposits at Post Offices and banks hubs Tuesday, 9 June, 2026 Esther McVey is urging the boss of Lloyds banking group to restore cheque deposits at banking hubs and Post Office branches - and put the needs of customer’s first. The banking group – which also includes Halifax and the Bank of Scotland, stopped the service, arguing that customers were still able to pay in cheques at a branch or scan them from the app on their phone. Tatton MP Esther McVey is one... 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
Esther McVey MP writes for Northwich Guardian - urging businesses across the North West to consider donating to help restore lift to working order 22nd April 2025 This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Anderton Boat Lift and I would like nothing more than to see this impressive piece of engineering fully restored... Articles
Esther McVey MP meets Health Minister Stephen Kinnock to discuss changes needed to anti-depressant packaging 8th April 2025 Esther McVey has met with government Health Minister Stephen Kinnock to look at ways patients can be better informed of potential severe withdrawal symptoms... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian - businesses face tough choices due to Chancellor actions 8th April 2025 This week signals the start of the new tax year, and it is a week businesses up and down the country have been dreading. That’s because policies announced by... Articles
Esther McVey MP slams government for failing to include the "family farm tax" in new inquiry into farm profitability 8th April 2025 Esther McVey has accused government of diversionary tactics by commissioning a review into farm profitability – whilst at the same time pushing ahead with plans... Articles
MP Esther McVey opposes devolution plans for Cheshire and Warrington 4th April 2025 Devolution plans which would see a mayor rule over Cheshire and Warrington have been formally opposed by Esther McVey. Under government plans the two areas will... Articles
Esther McVey MP joins independent inquiry set up to look into grooming gangs 4th April 2025 Esther McVey has joined an independent panel of experts looking into grooming gangs in the UK. The Rape Gang Inquiry has been set up by Great Yarmouth MP Rupert... Articles
Esther McVey MP raises concerns about the switch over of phone lines to digital and the challenges in our rural communities 3rd April 2025 The switch to digital landlines should be delayed to ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect rural communities and the most vulnerable, Esther McVey... Speeches in Parliament
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
