Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian calling for protective wear for all prison officers Wednesday, 8 April, 2026 With the incidents of violence against prison staff reaching an all-time high (assaults almost trebling in the last decade) I brought a debate in Parliament last week asking that all prison staff be issued with protective body armour. Nationally, in the 12 months to March 2025 (the latest available figures) there were more than 10,500 incidents. Of those 26 per cent involved improvised weapons... Articles
Three Tatton businesses make it to regional finals of Rural Oscars - vote now! 17th March 2026 Three Tatton businesses have been named as northern finalists in the 2026 “Rural Oscars”. The prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards is now in its 19th year... Articles
Esther McVey MP welcomes support for homes using oil heating but says it needs to go further 16th March 2026 Esther McVey has “cautiously” welcomed extra support for households heated by oil hit by huge hikes due to the Middle East conflict - days after she called for... Articles
Esther McVey MP accuses energy providers of cashing in on Middle East conflict as price of oil heating soars for residents 12th March 2026 Esther McVey is demanding action to end the “blatant profiteering” by some energy suppliers cashing in on instability in the Middle East. The price of oil... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian fearing for future of businesses hit by Labour's taxes and extra costs 10th March 2026 Towns and high streets across Tatton are full of amazing businesses. They have shown incredible resilience over the last few years (especially through lockdown)... Articles
Esther McVey MP meets with Lymm Jubilee WI in Parliament ahead of International Women's Day 9th March 2026 Members of Lymm Jubilee WI enjoyed a day out in Parliament this month to co-inside with International Women’s Day. Esther McVey invited the 20-strong group to... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls on government to support pupils from Alderley Edge School for Girls after closure announcement 2nd March 2026 Esther McVey has demanded government set out what it will do to support hundreds of pupils at Alderley Edge Girls School when it closes in the summer. Ms McVey... Articles
Esther McVey MP calls for law to ensure clear labelling on halal and kosher meats 24th February 2026 Esther McVey MP is attempting to introduce a law which would mean Halal and Kosher meat is clearly labelled at the point of sale. Ms McVey said the change was... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Knutsford Guardian warning proposed changes to GP funding formula will hit the area 24th February 2026 Concerned Tatton GPs asked me to raise the issue of 'funding for rural GP practices' in Parliament, which I did, as it hugely impacts them. The government wants... Articles
Esther McVey MP writes for Express - 'Once was Great but now it's hate Britain' 19th February 2026 Keir Starmer and his "Cabinet of commies" have a severe case of UK-itis. An irrational loathing of the UK, its history, sovereignty, industrial past and... Articles
