Dr Luke Evans MP urges Government to reverse family farm tax which “devastated” farmers Monday, 4 November, 2024 Dr Luke Evans, Member of Parliament for Hinckley and Bosworth, has attacked the Chancellor’s changes to Agricultural Property Relief and accused the Labour Government of “taking an axe to the trunk of family farming in the UK.” In the Autumn Budget on 30th October 2024 the new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced the Government would scrap Agricultural Property Relief for farms valued over £1... Local News
Dr Luke's Weekly Update - 2 May 2020 2nd May 2020 A painting of Colonel Tom Moore painted by my colleague Dean Russell MP I was delighted on Monday, I’m sure just like you, to see the Prime Minister returning... Local News
Dr Luke's Weekly Update - 25 April 2020 25th April 2020 Being called by the Speaker for the first time at Prime Minister’s Questions is a big milestone for any new Member of Parliament. I didn’t envisage that my... Local News
Dr Luke's Weekly Update - 18 April 2020 18th April 2020 I suppose that just like many of you I’ve been getting into something of a routine as we mark the third full week of the lockdown to defeat Coronavirus. I know... Local News
Dr Luke's Weekly Update - 12 April 2020 12th April 2020 Good morning, each week I post my weekly update on a Saturday morning. This week I’m doing it a day later because it gives me the opportunity to wish all of my... Local News
Dr Luke's Weekly Update - 4 April 2020 4th April 2020 I’m afraid this week I’m not able to write a particularly exciting update. My team and I have been working remotely and very much following the Government’s... Local News
Dr Luke's Weekly Update - 28 March 2020 28th March 2020 Whilst Parliament rose on Wednesday for an unplanned recess without a doubt it has been the busiest week for me and my team since the General Election. Our job... Local News
Dr Luke's Weekly Update - 21 March 2020 21st March 2020 What a difference a week makes. As I sit down to write my weekly update I reflect that none of us would have thought just a week ago that we would now be living... Local News
Dr Luke’s Weekly Update – 14 March 2020 14th March 2020 This week has been a very busy one not just because of the first Budget of this Parliament but also because of the evolving situation in respect of Coronavirus... Local News
Dr Luke’s Weekly Update – 7 March 2020 7th March 2020 The biggest story in this week’s news, both in the Palace of Westminster and the streets of Hinckley and Bosworth, has undoubtedly been the impact of... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
