Victoria Atkins MP welcomes new technology in asthma care Tuesday, 29 November, 2016 Victoria Atkins MP has discussed breakthroughs in asthma treatment with Dr Samantha Walker, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Research and Policy at Asthma UK. At the meeting, they looked at a variety of technologies in development, such as smart inhalers that track medication use in real time. These innovations can help to monitor risk factors, give electronic alerts when the condition is... Local News
Victoria Atkins MP supports Government plan to protect children online 28th November 2016 Victoria Atkins MP worked with other MPs to tighten a new law being considered by Parliament to help parents protect their children online. The changes will... Local News
Victoria Atkins MP confirms she will vote in favour of triggering Article 50 if the issue comes before Parliament. 7th November 2016 Last week, the High Court ruled that the Government cannot rely on the Royal Prerogative to trigger Article 50 of the EU Treaty to start the process of leaving... Local News
Louth & Horncastle’s Jubilee Park has been nominated in the Fields in Trust UK’s Best Park, as voted by YOU! 2016 Award. 7th November 2016 Fields in Trust have been protecting vital outdoor space for sport and recreation since 1925 and currently safeguard over 2,600 sites, including playgrounds... Local News
Victoria Atkins MP joins campaign to save lives 7th November 2016 Victoria Atkins MP has shown her support for more lifesaving defibrillators in Louth & Horncastle’s schools. As part of “Restart A Heart Day”, Victoria met with... Local News
Victoria Atkins MP welcomes progress on flooding issues in Louth 7th November 2016 Victoria Atkins MP recently met Anglian Water to follow up on the work they have done since her inaugural Flood Forum in May. The Flood Forum enabled local... Local News
Conservatives come close second in Louth By-election 6th October 2016 The Conservative Party has come a close 2nd in the Trinity Ward By-election, with just 2 votes marking the candidates apart. It was always going to be a tough... Local News
Lincolnshire sausages popular in Parliament! 20th September 2016 Victoria Atkins MP welcomed Woodhall Spa butchers Russell & Sadie Hirst to the Houses of Parliament so that they could present a hamper of homemade produce to... Local News
Job Done with Jobs Fair! 13th September 2016 Victoria Atkins MP hailed the first Louth & Horncastle Jobs & Apprenticeships Fair a success and promised to hold more in the future. More than 200 people... Local News
Ex-Grenadier Guard to stand in Trinity Ward By-Election 12th September 2016 A by-election has been called to elect a Councillor to Louth Town Council to represent Trinity Ward in the town. Louth Branch Conservatives have selected Daniel... Local 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
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