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
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
Why we’re implementing Magnitsky’s Law 1st October 2019 Once we have left the EU we will implement the ‘Magnitsky’ provisions of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018. That way, those responsible for human... National News
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News