”Allow MPs and public to scrutinise Labour’s cruel removal of Winter Fuel Payments” says Atkins! Tuesday, 27 August, 2024 The Conservative Party is acting to thwart the Government’s efforts to stifle debate about Labour’s cuts to the Winter Fuel Payments. Last month, the Labour Chancellor announced the removal of winter fuel payments for all pensioners, save those on pension credits or means-tested benefits. This means that pensioners who are just over the threshold for pension credits - or who are eligible but who... Local News
National Grid Electricity Transmission – Non-Statutory Consultation on EGL 3 and EGL 4 30th July 2024 Please see my response to the National Grid's consultation on their proposals for EGL 3 and EGL 4 which will impact parts of my constituency. Local News
Conservative Manifesto calls for a rapid review into using alternatives to building pylons 13th June 2024 The Conservatives have listened to our concerns and those of the rural and coastal communities who are worried about pylons. The Conservative Party manifesto... Local News
Opposing the proposed Hatton Industrial Solar Farm 12th June 2024 Here in Lincolnshire, we are known as the breadbasket of the country. It is essential that we should be able to use our prime agricultural land for food... Local News
Campaigning in Woodhall Spa 10th June 2024 It was fantastic to talk to so many residents out in Woodhall Spa and congratulate the 10K runners. Thanks to everyone who shared their views with me. I’m... Local News
It is an honour to be your Conservative Candidate here in the Louth & Horncastle Constituency 1st June 2024 It is a great honour to represent the Louth & Horncastle constituency. Since 2015, I have secured around £32 million of government investment in our area... Local News
Grimsby to Walpole Consultation Response 19th March 2024 Now that the ‘Beyond 2030’ report is public I am able to share my formal letter of objection to the Grimsby to Walpole proposal. In my letter I call for an... Local News
Response to ESO's "Beyond 2030" Report 19th March 2024 Today, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) has published its ‘Beyond 2030’ report. The report makes a set of recommendations for offshore and onshore network... Local News
Victoria Atkins MP meets the Horncastle NFU Branch 5th March 2024 Last week I attended a meeting with the Horncastle branch of the NFU (National Farmers' Union). I met more than twenty local farmers and NFU representatives. We... Local News
Victoria Atkins MP hosts March Flood Forum in Horncastle 4th March 2024 On 1st March 2024 I held a Flood Forum in Horncastle. It was incredibly useful to bring together a hundred constituents, representatives from the Environment... Local News
