Celebrating the Commonwealth: On Commonwealth Day Edward pays tribute to the importance of our Commonwealth links Monday, 9 March, 2026 Commonwealth Day, falling this year on 9th March, is an important opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate the strength and importance of our historic ties with the Commonwealth, and the countries that are members on it, and Edward has taken the opportunity to highlight the Commonwealth's continuing relevance and value both to the United Kingdom, but also the world more widely. Edward said:... Westminster News
Celebrating British Pies: Edward joins finalists and winners in Melton Mowbray for the British Pie Awards 2026 6th March 2026 Edward has once again joined pie makers and bakers at the British Pie Awards celebration lunch held in Melton Mowbray's St Mary's Church, where the 2026 winners... Local News
Government cuts Sileby Station from Access for All Programme: Edward calls for urgent meeting with Rail Minister 19th January 2026 The Government has informed Edward that it is cutting Sileby Station from the Access for All Programme, a programme which funds and delivers access improvements... Local News
Tackling Flooding in Syston: Edward meets Syston's Flood Action Group to discuss 2026 priorities 16th January 2026 Edward has met with members of Syston's Flood Action Group to catch up with them on priorities for 2026, to build on the work that was done last year by the... Local News
World Watch List 2026: Edward attends annual 'Open Doors' event in Parliament on freedom of religion 14th January 2026 In what is an annual fixture for Edward, he has attended 2026's 'Open Doors' charity event in Parliament, both to hear more about the challenges to freedom of... Westminster News
Edward wishes everyone in Melton and Syston a very Happy Christmas 24th December 2025 Wishing everyone in Melton and Syston, Leicestershire, and beyond, a very happy and peaceful Christmas, and all the very best for 2026 Local News
Back your local pub this summer: Edward drops in to Ashby Folville's Carington Arms for a pint 16th August 2025 Edward has dropped into the Carington Arms in Ashby Folville for a pint, and to highlight the importance of supporting our local pubs this summer. Local pubs... Local News
Thurmaston Remembers: Edward joins Thurmaston residents to commemorate VJ Day in the village 15th August 2025 Thurmaston Parish Council has hosted a service of commemoration on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day to mark the sacrifice of those who served and died in the Far... Local News
Edmondthorpe 'Meet Your MP' session: Edward attends afternoon tea drop-in at the village Social Club 15th August 2025 Edward has joined local Melton Borough Councillor, David Chubb, in Edmondthorpe for a 'Meet Your MP' afternoon drop-in at the Village Hall, as another of his... Local News
Preserving and restoring our historic churches: Edward visits the team at Wymondham's St Peter's Church 15th August 2025 Edward and local Councillor David Chubb have visited St Peter's Church in Wymondham to meet the team of volunteers who look after the church, and to give their... Local News
