Whittlesey Branch – Evening of Magic
Date 13th January 2017 Author By admin Category Branch Functions

An Evening Of Magic with Ricky Locke Friday 24th February Branch: Whittlesey Venue: Conservative Club, Whitmore Street, Whittlesey Time: 7.30PM Tickets: £8.50 per person (includes buffet supper) Contact: Gill Lawrence (01733 203036) or Kay Mayor (01733 204944)
Read MoreHEATHROW DECISION: BRITAIN IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Date 28th December 2016 Author By admin Category Economy, Transport

Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling announced that a decision has been taken to expand Heathrow by building a third runway. “Britain is open for business. Increasing airport capacity in the South East by adding a third runway at Heathrow shows that the Government is taking the big decisions in order to build a […]
Read MoreUK GDP GROWTH
Date 28th December 2016 Author By admin Category Economy

Figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that between July and September 2016, the British economy grew by 0.5%, meaning our economy has grown by over 1.5% in 2016. As we move toward negotiations with the EU, we are determined to get the best deal for families and businesses. And as these figures […]
Read MoreLOWERING THE CAP ON BENEFITS
Date 28th December 2016 Author By admin Category Welfare Reform

At the last election the Conservatives promised to lower the benefits cap to ensure that work pays, whilst protecting those most in need. And now we are delivering on that commitment. A new benefit cap has now come in to effect, meaning the total amount workless households can receive in benefits will be limited to […]
Read More350,000 MORE PEOPLE IN WORK
Date 28th December 2016 Author By admin Category Jobs

Between June and September this year unemployment fell by 37,000 and since last year 350,000 more people now have a full time job. That’s 350,000 more people with the security of work, a regular income and better able to provide for themselves and their family. Creating more jobs for people is crucial to our mission […]
Read MoreAUTUMN STATEMENT 2016
Date 28th December 2016 Author By admin Category Economy

The 2016 Autumn statement sets out how the Conservatives are providing an economic platform with certainty and stability at its heart. As the UK leaves the EU and as we begin writing this new chapter in our country’s history, we have set out how we will support our economy through investment, job creation and support […]
Read MoreEMPLOYMENT UP 2.7 MILLION SINCE 2010
Date 28th December 2016 Author By admin Category Jobs

Unemployment remains at the joint lowest rate for over ten years – down nearly 900,000 since 2010 – according to the latest set of labour market figures out today. Since the Conservatives entered government, employment is up by over 2.7 million – that’s well over 1,000 jobs created on average every day. This year so […]
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