Loss of seat Friday, 5 July, 2024 The General Election Following the General Election, Ellie Chowns from the Green Party was elected as MP for North Herefordshire. Whilst we have been unsuccessful in defending the seat, Sir Bill has done a wonderful job during his 20 plus years as our MP. He has been a tireless advocate for our county and his achievements have been significant and numerous, not only helping many individuals as a... Articles
Budget Comment March 6th 12th March 2024 Overall – a sensible, prudent and non-inflationary Budget shorn of gimmickry; Sterling and stock markets rallied. The best news to come out of the Budget was... Opinions
“Our Government is investing huge amounts of money in Herefordshire,” says MP Bill Wiggin 12th March 2024 “This year has seen huge sums announced for Herefordshire by the Government. £106,918,000 in additional funding for road resurfacing, which will allow the much... Westminster News
“£101 million for local transport should go towards the Hereford Bypass and making Ledbury Station accessible”, says MP Bill Wiggin 12th March 2024 “£101 million for local transport should go towards the Hereford Bypass and making Ledbury Station accessible”, says MP Bill Wiggin “I welcome the recently... Westminster News
Environment and River Wye Project Secures Government Funding 6th December 2023 Government funding is to be provided to a project led by the Herefordshire Rural Hub which will work towards improving the condition of the River Wye. Wyescapes... Westminster News
MP Bill Wiggin welcomes Autumn Statement after meeting with Chancellor 4th December 2023 Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, welcomes the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement. The statement provides for some of... Westminster News
Sir Bill Wiggin MP welcomes ABE’s Megan Baker House lorry 20th November 2023 Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, was delighted to see ABE’s newest addition to their fleet of lorries last week. ABE, a... Westminster News
Sir Bill Wiggin MP Presses Government for Funds to Improve Ledbury Railway Station 20th November 2023 Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, has written to Rt Hon Mark Harper, Secretary of State for Transport, to request money for Ledbury... Westminster News
Bill Wiggin MP hosts business Q&A event 20th November 2023 Earlier this month, Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, hosted a Q&A session with Members of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire... Westminster News
MP Bill Wiggin highlights household energy support this winter 20th November 2023 Sir Bill Wiggin, Member of Parliament for North Herefordshire, met with British Gas to discuss the support available to households this winter. British Gas has... Westminster News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
