The Latest Breaking News from Edward Leigh

MPs back pardon for women convicted of having illegal abortions

It follows a landmark vote in the Commons last year

The Independent UK · Apr 14

Why two MPs were seen begging on their knees in the House of Commons

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The Independent UK · Mar 26

MPs drop to their knees to beg for 230-mile London train link

The MP said he had been campaigning for a direct London service ‘for years’

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Fines and match bans for stadium tailgating to become law by Euro 2028 – MP

Linsey Farnsworth’s Unauthorised Entry To Football Matches Bill cleared the Commons on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Care homes and hospices must have right to opt out of assisted dying, MPs hear

The Government is neutral on the Bill and any votes MPs make are according to their own conscience rather than along party lines.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

MPs report witnessing armed intimidation by Israeli settlers in West Bank

Sir Edward Leigh and Uma Kumaran were among those to recount their experiences.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

‘70%’ chance of Tories merging with Reform before next general election, says most senior MP

The Conservatives and Reform UK have a 70 per cent chance of merging before the next general election, according to the most senior Conservative MP.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025

Transport Secretary urged to name train after Margaret Thatcher

Tory MP Sir Edward Leigh made the demand during Transport Questions in the Commons on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Sir Edward Leigh accuses Government of ‘crucifying’ elderly with energy bills

The Father of the House referred to the slogan used by US President Donald Trump – ‘drill, baby, drill’ – as he raised the importance of cheap energy.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Delay finalising Chagos Islands deal until after Trump inauguration, say Tories

The UK wants to cede sovereignty of the territory to Mauritius but lease back the strategically important UK-US military base on Diego Garcia.

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025