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
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