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
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News