Alec re-elected to represent Wetherby & Easingwold Wednesday, 10 July, 2024 On Thursday 4th July, Sir Alec Shelbrooke was re-elected to serve as the Member of Parliament for Wetherby & Easingwold. Commenting, Alec said, "Thank you to all 20,597 fellow residents who voted to elect me as your local Member of Parliament. To those whose vote I didn’t secure this time, I will work hard for you wherever you live or for whomever you voted. I’ll continue to be an active and... Local News
Full steam ahead for new step-free access at Garforth Railway Station. 20th January 2022 Local MP Alec Shelbrooke has welcomed the next and final stage of getting new step-free access at Garforth Railway Station. Alec said: "Since I secured funded... Local News
Burns Night Event 12th January 2022 Burns Supper is one of the highlights of our events calendar, and we are happy to announce we are hosting ours on the 29th January 2022. Go to our events page... Local News
MP raises Russian aggression in Ukraine and the impact on supply and cost of energy in the UK. 7th January 2022 In the House of Commons on Thursday 6th January 2022, Alec discussed geopolitical threats arising from Russian aggression in Ukraine and the impact on UK... Local News
Lateral Flow Devices and PCR Tests. 30th December 2021 A number of residents have contacted Alec to ask about the supply of Lateral Flow Devices (LFDs). Alec said: "The Government is doubling the total delivery... Local News
Merry Christmas 21st December 2021 As we head into the Christmas period, I want to wish you and your families all the very best for the festivities. Let's hope the New Year is better than the... Local News
Autumn Dinner 27th October 2021 Our Autumn Dinner is nearly upon us. Join us on Friday the 5th November for a special evening with The Rt Hon. Brandon Lewis CBE, M.P. (The Secretary of State... Local News
Candidate Approval Selection 15th June 2021 Elmet & Rothwell Conservative Association are about to commence the candidate approvals process for the 2022 Leeds city council elections. Any party member... Articles
Events Calendar 4th June 2021 We are finally starting to plan our events for the Summer and Autumn, please see our events page for more details. Our first event will be a Summer Garden Party... Local News
Batley and Spen By Election campaigning underway 4th June 2021 Ryan Stephenson is the Conservative Candidate for Batley and Spen and he has been out campaigning since he was announced as the candidate. If you can offer any... Local News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News