It’s worth paying attention to what’s just happened with Reform UK Monday, 3 November, 2025 In recent days, the leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, has quietly admitted what many of us suspected all along: tax cuts don’t happen magically, and certainly not when public spending is out of control. According to recent reporting, Farage has ruled out the kind of immediate, large-scale tax cuts that Reform promised during the campaign, at least until government spending is curbed, borrowing is... Westminster News
Application for for approved candidates list at 2025 County Council elections 8th April 2024 If you wish to submit an application to be added to the approved candidates' list for the 2025 Leicestershire County Council elections then please complete the... Media
A Labour government means 1.5 million new homes and fewer green spaces in North West Leicestershire 6th February 2024 Craig Smith, North West Leicestershire’s Conservative parliamentary candidate, is urging local residents to take part in the district council’s local plan... Local News
Conservative candidate meets Prime Minister to discuss small boat migrants 9th January 2024 Craig Smith, the Conservative Parliamentary candidate for North West Leicestershire, has met with Rishi Sunak to discuss the use of local hotels to accommodate... Local News
NWL team out In Ibstock and Sence Valley 19th November 2023 As a lifelong local, I’ve been keen to introduce myself to those in the area who don’t know me, and to let you know what I stand for, as a Prospective... Local News
North West Leicestershire Conservatives announce popular local businessman Craig Smith as parliamentary candidate 24th October 2023 North West Leicestershire Conservative Association are delighted to announce the adoption of local businessman Craig Smith as their candidate for the next... Local News
Police top brass visit NWL 23rd October 2023 The village of Whitwick was host to Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Rob Nixon and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leics & Rutland Rupert Matthews... Local News
Goodbye HS2 - Hello Measham Marina! 19th October 2023 Scrapping the Eastern Leg of HS2 is fantastic news for Measham and I welcome the decision by the Prime Minister. It is a massive relief for pretty much everyone... Local News
County Councillors see off Bikers 7th October 2023 Leicestershire County Councillors Keith Merrie (4 Para, C company) and Craig Smith (RAF) attended the monthly Coalville Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast club... Local News
North West Leicestershire Jobs Fair 5th October 2023 Leicestershire County Councillor and This Is NWLeics District Cllr Tony Gillard attended the Jobs fair at SMB College Group this afternoon. Organised by North... Local News
Conservatives pledge to close label loophole to Protect British farmers 4th March 2026 We must ensure that food grown overseas is labelled fairly. National News
Mel Stride responds to Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement 3rd March 2026 More taxes, less growth, same old Labour. National News
Kemi’s Speech on British Integration 2nd March 2026 Britain only works when we are integrated as one society working together. National News
Conservatives force another Labour U-turn 25th February 2026 Labour have backed down from proposals to close local post office branches. National News
Kemi hosts press conference on the cost of social media 24th February 2026 Kemi joins bereaved parents in calling for much needed restrictions. National News
Conservatives pledge to cut Student loan interest 23rd February 2026 In our New Deal for young people, we will cap Plan 2 interest rates. National News
