754 more households in Esher and Walton claim Universal Credit since the general election - Cllr John Cope calls for Labour to change direction Wednesday, 20 August, 2025 When Labour came to power, inflation was falling, employment was high, and growth was increasing. This inheritance has been squandered with our Liberal Democrat MP proving unable to do anything about it. Since entering office, Labour’s attacks (especially the rise in Employer National Insurance) on business has seen the tax burden reach record levels and strangling new regulations brought in... ArticlesLocal News
Labour are crippling businesses across Esher and Walton 28th April 2025 Since we ended up with a Liberal Democrat MP here in Esher and Walton, what have they done to stand up for local workers, small businesses and families? NOTHING... Local News
We won! Free short stay parking is returning to Elmbridge 3rd April 2025 Thanks to the support of local residents, we’ve finally (after four years!) convinced Elmbridge Council to bring back the free short stay parking they took away... ArticlesLocal News
Emergency Budget: What does it mean for you? 30th March 2025 Another week, another Emergency Budget because Labour can’t get a grip on the economy. And who’s footing the bill? Hardworking people and small businesses... Local News
A budget for all of Elmbridge 24th March 2025 At a recent Full Council meeting, our Liberal Democrat-run Council rejected our balanced budget proposal that focused on many of the issues that local people... Local News
Holding Thames Water to account 13th January 2025 Whether it's the Thames, Mole, Imber, or Wey, we all want to see more wild life, better water safety, and better water quality. Here's an update on progress The... Local News
Cllr John Cope & Dr Ben Spencer MP Demand Action on Failed Local Plan 27th November 2024 Cllr John Cope, Leader of the Conservative Opposition on Elmbridge Borough Council, has joined local MP Dr Ben Spencer in calling for urgent action to fix the... Local News
Tackling Crime across Esher and Walton with Lisa Townsend 20th November 2024 Surrey's Police & Crime Commissioner, Lisa Townsend PCC, & Surrey's Chief Constable ,Tim De Meyer, came to Elmbridge this week to meet with me & local residents... Local News
How does Labour's budget affect you? 8th November 2024 Last week, Labour delivered a budget of broken promises—a budget that raises taxes on working families and businesses, removes the Winter Fuel Payment from... Local News
John welcomes plans to introduce 100,000 more apprenticeships every year 30th May 2024 I’ve spent most of my career working in education, which is why I am campaigning for even more apprenticeships locally. Since 2010, there have been nearly 6... Local News
