Winter fuel payments Tuesday, 10 September, 2024 Winter fuel payments: Canterbury's Labour MP, Rosie Duffield, failed to protect winter fuel payments for the elderly in Canterbury, Whitstable and the villages. Today in the Commons vote, she chose to abstain. Keeping the party whip is more important (to Rosie Duffield) than ensuring that many vulnerable local elderly on below minimum wage don't have to choose between eating or heating this winter... Local News
Inflation halved: Rishi has halved inflation to help working people with the cost of living 15th November 2023 Rishi Sunak has achieved his target to halve inflation. He made halving inflation his top priority as Prime Minister because high inflation increase the cost of... Articles
Canterbury Conservatives dismay at Labour/Liberal administration’s ‘crazy’ parking charges proposed in the draft 2024/2025 Budget 6th November 2023 CCC's draft 2024/25 Budget has been announced.. Car parking charges are proposed to increase by up to £2.10 an hour in some car parks, with the administration... Local News
SUPPORT TO HELP WITH THE COST OF LIVING 2nd November 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is continuing to provide immediate support for vulnerable people over the coming months. From today, over eight million households... Articles
Excellent campaign day in Whitstable 28th October 2023 Canterbury Conservatives braved the rain (forecast) and had a very good Campaign day canvassing session to support KCC Councillor Neil Baker in Tankerton today... Local News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 We’ve reduced inflation by 40% – and helped families with £3,300 cost-of-living support. By sticking to our long-term plan, inflation is down to 6.7% from its... Media
Levelling Up cultural investment commences 16th October 2023 Canterbury Conservatives welcome the commencement of Levelling Up cultural investment works to transform the Norman Castle heritage asset. The works will... Local News
Keir Starmer's speech was a glittered void...but Labour's actions speak louder. 11th October 2023 Keir Starmer's speech was a glittered void...but Labour's actions speak louder. They've voted against: More homes Stronger borders Tougher sentences Protecting... Media
Canterbury Conservatives welcome M2-A2/A299 (Brenley corner) road investment from the UK Government 5th October 2023 Canterbury Conservatives welcome M2-A2/A299 (Brenley corner) road investment from the UK Government. Canterbury Conservatives welcome the UK Government’s... Local News
Common sense prevails - the Conservative Group on Canterbury City Council has successfully fought against a proposed 25% increase in the number of councillors on CCC by the Socialist/Liberal coalition at the next election in 2027 26th September 2023 Today, the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (“LGBCE”) has said that as a part of its review that the number of councillors should remain... 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