Following the General Election held on 12th December 2019, the Conservatives were able to secure a landslide majority of 80 seats. Locally, the election saw Edward returned to his seat in Charnwood with a majority of 40.4% - an increase of 10.8% on the previous election’s result, and the largest

Edward has visited Thrussington CE Primary School, to meet staff and students, and to offer his thanks and best wishes for the future, to the outgoing Headteacher, Mrs Moore.  

Edward addressed attendees at a local event to raise awareness of what it is like ‘Living with Dementia’.  

Edward has held a meeting in Kirby Muxloe, to discuss residents’ ongoing concerns, regarding the disruption caused by HGVs in the village. 

Edward has joined many local residents at Rainbows’ Childrens’ Hospice in Loughborough, for their 2019 annual Open Day. 

Edward has welcomed the Secretary of State for Education, Rt. Hon Gavin Williamson MP, to Charnwood, on a visit to Newtown Linford Primary School.  

Edward has paid his annual visit to the ‘Swithland Flower and Vegetable Show’, to enjoy seeing the fresh produce and beautiful horticulture that local residents had brought to exhibit. The Show has been held for a number of decades and continues to remain a key date in the Swithland community dia

Edward has been promoted by the Prime Minister, to the role of Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care.  

Edward’s new responsibilities include: 

Edward visited the annual Woodhouse Eaves’ Flower Show on Saturday 7th September, which boasted not only its’ regular, large crowd of visitors, but also, as always, a fantastic display of flowers, veg, and crafts. 

Edward has joined local County and Borough Councillor Deborah Taylor, at the annual Anstey Summer Gala.