Labour has a long-term plan for NHS but we don’t, warns Tory former minister Sir Edward Leigh urged ministers to address the multiple problems facing the health service. The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2023
Government accused of insulting workers as ministers hold talks with health, education and rail unions – as it happened Nurses’ and ambulance strikes to go ahead after latest round of talks failed to make substantial progress The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023
State pension triple lock 'utterly unaffordable' and will 'bankrupt UK', Tory MP declares Sir Edward Leigh also suggested a social insurance model instead of the NHS, slammed people who are 'choosing not to work' and demanded small boat migrants are 'detained, arrested, dealt with quickly and deported' Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022
King's coronation must not be 'woke-fest celebration of so-called modern Britain', says Tory MP Former minister Sir Edward Leigh told the Commons that the link between the Church of England and the King needed to be maintained when the coronation takes place next year Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022
King’s coronation must not be a ‘dumbed down woke-fest’, Tory MP says Former minister Sir Edward Leigh told the Commons that the link between the Church of England and the King needed to be maintained. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022
The Tory MPs backing Boris Johnson after saying he had to go Only a few months ago they had issued statements accusing the ex PM of "errors of judgement" and a lack of "integrity" as well as damaging the party and the country Wales Online · Oct 23, 2022
Campaigners rejoice as MPs approve buffer zones at abortion clinics The plan aims to provide those using such services greater protection from anti-abortion protesters Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2022
Tory Edward Leigh suggests replacing the NHS with France-style insurance system Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting told the Mirror the Conservatives have "never truly believed in the NHS, that’s why they accept lower standards and longer waiting times for patients". Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022
Tory pressure builds on Johnson over blocked deportations Boris Johnson faces growing pressure from his ruling party to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights, amid frustration that a court ruling scuppered the government’s flagship immigration plan this week. Tribune News Service · Jun 18, 2022