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
John visits Walton Charity's new premises in Walton, The Bridge 14th December 2023 Thank you to Chief Executive, Rob Mills, and the team at Walton Charity for showing John around their new premises in Walton, The Bridge. The Bridge opened in... Local News
£330,000 Safer Streets Funding for Walton 6th November 2023 Walton Town Centre and St John’s Estate in Walton are set to receive £330,000 from this Conservative Government’s Safer Streets funding – a grant for projects... Local News
John supports calls to improve animal welfare further 4th November 2023 Improving animal welfare is something John passionately believes in. It was great to meet the legendary Sir Ranulph Fiennes recently to discuss the Conservative... Local News
John welcomes £300 cost of living payment for 6,900 people in Esher and Walton 31st October 2023 Between 31 Oct ‘23 and 19 Nov ‘23, 6,900 households across the Esher and Walton constituency will have receive another £300 cost of living payment from the... Local News
John campaigns to get Fieldcommon the community hall it was promised 30th October 2023 Thanks to everyone who has completed the Ansell Hall survey (online version below) that was delivered to everyone over the weekend. I want to make sure... Local News
John joins Claygate Youth and Community Hub as they open their new games room in memory of Teddy Read 20th October 2023 Last weekend, John Cope joined Claygate Youth and Community Hub for their first ever Hub Fest where they opened their new games room in honour of Teddy Read... Local News
John attends Green Elmbridge talk about ‘Take the Jump’ challenge 11th October 2023 Thank you to Diana Thornton, co-founder of Oxshott Net Zero, for hosting an interesting discussion with Green Elmbridge about ‘Take the Jump’ challenge at... Local News
Education Secretary meets John to discuss apprenticeships and our plan to improve local schools 5th October 2023 Thank you to Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, for coming to our area to see the progress being made and discussing with John Cope our plan to improve local... Local News
John meets Walton Casuals to back their transformation into a sports college 28th September 2023 John Cope met with Walton Casuals Football College and backs their transformation into a sports college. John said Great to meet Ray Hole and the team at Walton... Local News
Peter Mandelson Resigns 12th September 2025 Yesterday Kemi told Keir Starmer to sack Peter Mandelson. Now he's finally gone. National News
Kemi to Keir: Let’s work together to fix welfare 10th September 2025 Kemi Badenoch offers to work with Starmer to agree a serious plan to cut welfare spending. National News
Angela Rayner Resigns 5th September 2025 After Days of pressure, Keir Starmer has finally caved. National News
It's time to unleash the potential of North Sea Oil 5th September 2025 Watch Kemi’s speech on how we will use the oil and gas in the north sea to boost our economy. National News
Kemi Badenoch exposes the laws and treaties holding Britain back 1st September 2025 Watch the Leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch deliver a keynote speech on the international treaties which are holding Britain back. National News
Conservatives force the closure of two asylum hotels 27th August 2025 Conservative Councillors worked with local people in Epping and South Norfolk to make a difference. National News
