Since 1983 local people, throughout the Gainsborough Constituency, have been kind enough to elect me as their champion in Westminster, as their Member of Parliament.

Full statement

It is a privilege that I take seriously and strive to do my very best for everyone.
I will support a Conservative Government to negotiate a deep and special partnership between a strong and successful European Union and a United Kingdom that is free to chart its own way in the world.
The General Election on Thursday, 8th June, is about more than just Brexit. It is about what sort of government we want. About a strong and stable government under Theresa May, governing in the national interest or the alternative. It is about building a prosperous economy which delivers for all; about securing the future of our NHS on a sustainable footing — an NHS that is properly resources and staffed — built on sure foundations that will last. This election is about making sure that our children have the world-class education they deserve, where parents and teachers are in the driving seat and head teachers are free run their schools as their professional consciences dictate. It is about our elderly population living their lives with respect and dignity and about the most vulnerable in our society getting the help, care and support they need. I will work with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Marc Jones, and our Conservative-led County and District Councils to fight for a sustainable and fairer funding settlement for rural parts of the country, like Lincolnshire.
The Gainsborough Constituency is one of England’s biggest and most rural constituency. I will be your voice championing our struggling village shops, post offices, and amenities. We need to value the immense contribution made by volunteers and farmers to the countryside. I have relentlessly campaigned for better broadband for our area.
I would be honoured to continue my service for all the people of the Gainsborough Constituency.
Yours sincerely,
Edward Leigh