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 call on the Government to cut the benefits bill 1st June 2026 Under Labour welfare spending has spiralled out of control, and it isn’t slowing down. National News
Energy prices continue to soar under Labour 27th May 2026 When they came into office, Labour pledged to cut energy bills by £300. Instead they're up by £221. National News
Conservatives force U-turn on Fuel Duty Increase 19th May 2026 Rachel Reeves has backed down on her plans to increase the fuel duty tax by 5p this September. National News
Kemi responds to Labour’s Kings Speech 13th May 2026 Starmer’s chaos in No10 continues as his party crumbles around him. National News
Labour MPs call on Starmer to resign 12th May 2026 As the pressure continues to mount, it’s clear that Starmer must do the right thing and stand down. National News
Conservatives Publish Alternative King’s Speech 11th May 2026 Under Labour people in Britain are struggling, we need a new approach. National News
