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
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