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
Overwhelming support for Molesey parking petition 9th April 2016 Councillor Peter Szanto and Debi Oliver (pictured) and Councillor Steve Bax are pressing ahead with plans to tackle parking issues in Molesey East ward. Local News
Conservatives' budget for Elmbridge is 'grounded in fairness' 9th April 2016 Elmbridge Council Leader, Councillor John O'Reilly, comments on the choices in this year's budget, which was passed in February. Local News
MP Dominic Raab to campaign for EU exit 21st February 2016 Dominic Raab MP is to campaign for Britain to leave the EU, saying he thinks it is better for the country to be "masters of our own destiny". Articles
County Councillor sets sights on Police Commissioner post 30th January 2016 David Munro has been selected as the Conservative candidate for Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner at this year’s elections on May 5th. Local News
Tim Oliver elected as Elmbridge Conservative leader 16th October 2015 Conservatives have elected Councillor Tim Oliver to lead the group at Elmbridge Borough Council from May next year. Local News
Hugh Evans fighting hard for win in Long Ditton by-election 18th July 2015 A by-election is taking place on Thursday July 23rd to elect a new Elmbridge Borough Councillor for Long Ditton ward. Local News
New Mayor Councillor Jan Fuller to raise funds for SPARKS 10th June 2015 The new Mayor of Elmbridge, Councillor Jan Fuller, has announced children's charity SPARKS as her mayoral charity for the year ahead. Local News
Long serving EWCA member to receive medal from the Queen 6th June 2015 Esher & Walton Conservative Association (EWCA) is delighted with the news that one of our long-serving members, Mrs Olga Denyer, has been awarded the British... Local News
Conservatives gain two seats at Elmbridge elections 18th May 2015 The elections on 7th May saw the Conservatives win two seats from the Residents Association parties, but lose a seat in Claygate to the Lib Dems. Local News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 3 5th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 3 (5th October), including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the source of hope for society... National News
Rishi Sunak: Read the Chancellor’s Keynote Speech in full 5th October 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak on how the Conservative Party has supported the economy through coronavirus and how he will be supporting us to build back better. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 2 4th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 2 (4th October), including Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system; and Prime... National News
Priti Patel: Fixing our broken asylum system 4th October 2020 Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system, law and order, policing, and being firm but fair so that the system caters for those in greatest... National News
