754 more households in Esher and Walton claim Universal Credit since the general election - Cllr John Cope calls for Labour to change direction Wednesday, 20 August, 2025 When Labour came to power, inflation was falling, employment was high, and growth was increasing. This inheritance has been squandered with our Liberal Democrat MP proving unable to do anything about it. Since entering office, Labour’s attacks (especially the rise in Employer National Insurance) on business has seen the tax burden reach record levels and strangling new regulations brought in... ArticlesLocal NewsOpinions
Watch: Dominic Raab on Conservatives' pledge to increase NHS funding 9th December 2019 The strength of the economy is enabling the government to increase NHS funding by £33.9 billion by 2023. Dominic Raab is working with local doctors and... Local News
Two great new secondary schools for Esher and Walton 2nd December 2019 Parents in Esher & Walton constituency are concerned about the availability of secondary school places - Dominic Raab listened and has acted. Since becoming MP... Local News
Dominic Raab re-adopted as Esher & Walton Conservative candidate 20th September 2019 We are delighted to announce that Dominic Raab has been selected by Conservative party members as our candidate for Esher & Walton at the next general election... Local News
Claudia fighting to save Long Ditton green belt 8th September 2019 Conservative campaigner Claudia Riley-Hards is distributing a letter in Long Ditton warning residents that their green belt is under threat. Elmbridge Council... Local News
Elmbridge Conservatives backing the greenbelt 22nd August 2019 Elmbridge Council is consulting residents on five options designed to meet the housing needs of the Borough for the next 15 years. Its Local Plan consultation... Local News
Raab calls for Heathrow noise and pollution limits 19th July 2019 Dominic Raab has called on Heathrow Airport to ensure Elmbridge residents are protected from noise and pollution. The MP for Esher & Walton wrote to Heathrow’s... Articles
Conservatives form Elmbridge Shadow Cabinet 11th June 2019 Conservatives are looking to the future after difficult local elections in May, dominated by the national picture, which saw us lose three seats and control of... Local News
Conservatives lose seats in Elmbridge elections 8th May 2019 Local Conservatives are willing to speak to other parties about a formal partnership after no-one secured a majority at the Elmbridge Borough Council elections... Local News
Conservative Budget balances the books and protects services 17th March 2019 James Browne has used his first speech as Leader of Elmbridge Borough Council to present the Conservative Administration’s 2019/20 Budget. He set the scene by... 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
