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Edward Argar

Edward Argar

Conservative

MP for Melton and Syston · Since 2015

34
Votes
7
Speeches
46
Total Events

In the News (50 articles)

18 sources
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'It is still vital that we keep up the pressure for the southern leg of the MMDR to be constructed to finish the job and deliver the full benefits for the town' - Melton Times

'It is still vital that we keep up the pressure for the southern leg of the MMDR to be constructed to finish the job and deliver the full benefits for the town'  Melton Times

Melton Times23 May 2026
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Canal visit highlights restoration work across three counties - LincsOnline

Canal visit highlights restoration work across three counties  LincsOnline

LincsOnline15 May 2026
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'NHS services should be moved from Leicester to Melton not the other way' - Melton Times

'NHS services should be moved from Leicester to Melton not the other way'  Melton Times

Melton Times27 Mar 2026
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'I made it clear that many in our community, wanted to see this valuable provision continue to be funded' - Melton Times

'I made it clear that many in our community, wanted to see this valuable provision continue to be funded'  Melton Times

Melton Times6 Mar 2026
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'I am disappointed that the Prime Minister, in response to my question, in my view insulted our town by not even trying to address the serious and important points about our town' - Melton Times

'I am disappointed that the Prime Minister, in response to my question, in my view insulted our town by not even trying to address the serious and important points about our town'  Melton Times

Melton Times2 Mar 2026
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'There is still a long way to go but I believe this is cautiously positive news for the much loved community asset that is Melton's theatre' - Melton Times

'There is still a long way to go but I believe this is cautiously positive news for the much loved community asset that is Melton's theatre'  Melton Times

Melton Times20 Feb 2026
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'I was struck not only by the apprentices’ talent but also their focus, hard work, and determination' - Melton Times

'I was struck not only by the apprentices’ talent but also their focus, hard work, and determination'  Melton Times

Melton Times18 Feb 2026
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'These past six months should have been being used to develop a plan to recruit more staff, and to better promote and publicise St Mary's' services' - Melton Times

'These past six months should have been being used to develop a plan to recruit more staff, and to better promote and publicise St Mary's' services'  Melton Times

Melton Times9 Jan 2026
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'I fear suggestions that the Stockyard events space could replace the theatre are sadly simply not a realistic alternative for the fantastic current provision' - Melton Times

'I fear suggestions that the Stockyard events space could replace the theatre are sadly simply not a realistic alternative for the fantastic current provision'  Melton Times

Melton Times9 Dec 2025
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'As I set out to the Minister, people in Melton Mowbray and the villages genuinely need, and they deserve, that increased access to GP services' - Melton Times

'As I set out to the Minister, people in Melton Mowbray and the villages genuinely need, and they deserve, that increased access to GP services'  Melton Times

Melton Times10 Nov 2025
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'I have always been clear since my election that a second GP practice for Melton remains a key priority for me and one I will continue to fight for' - Melton Times

'I have always been clear since my election that a second GP practice for Melton remains a key priority for me and one I will continue to fight for'  Melton Times

Melton Times21 Oct 2025
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Political View COLUMN - Edward Argar, MP for Melton & Syston - Melton Times

Political View COLUMN - Edward Argar, MP for Melton & Syston  Melton Times

Melton Times13 Oct 2025
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'We must never forget our gratitude to those who kept alive the flame of freedom' - Melton Times

'We must never forget our gratitude to those who kept alive the flame of freedom'  Melton Times

Melton Times27 Sept 2025
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‘Thank you for your kind messages following my recent health scare’ - Melton Times

‘Thank you for your kind messages following my recent health scare’  Melton Times

Melton Times4 Aug 2025
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Edward Argar speaks in Parliament on local fears over the potential early closure of St Mary's Birth Centre - Melton Times

Edward Argar speaks in Parliament on local fears over the potential early closure of St Mary's Birth Centre  Melton Times

Melton Times23 Jul 2025
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'Lightening my Front-Bench workload over the coming months, in order to complete my recovery and fully restore my health in that period, is the sensible approach' - Melton Times

'Lightening my Front-Bench workload over the coming months, in order to complete my recovery and fully restore my health in that period, is the sensible approach'  Melton Times

Melton Times22 Jul 2025
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‘Bank branches are important as one of the ‘anchors’ of our high streets and town centres’ - Melton Times

‘Bank branches are important as one of the ‘anchors’ of our high streets and town centres’  Melton Times

Melton Times21 Jul 2025
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'My thoughts are with all those whose homes and businesses have been affected by the recent flooding in Melton Mowbray and wider Leicestershire' - Melton Times

'My thoughts are with all those whose homes and businesses have been affected by the recent flooding in Melton Mowbray and wider Leicestershire'  Melton Times

Melton Times22 Jan 2025
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Edward Argar appointed shadow health secretary - Healthcare Leader

Edward Argar appointed shadow health secretary  Healthcare Leader

Healthcare Leader6 Nov 2024
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New shadow health secretary announced - Doctors.net.uk

New shadow health secretary announced  Doctors.net.uk

Doctors.net.uk5 Nov 2024
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'We have a brand new menu, a fantastic drinks range and a new events schedule' - Melton Times

'We have a brand new menu, a fantastic drinks range and a new events schedule'  Melton Times

Melton Times9 Aug 2024
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Mr Argar will serve as Shadow Justice Secretary after the former Prime Minister announced appointments this week - Melton Times

Mr Argar will serve as Shadow Justice Secretary after the former Prime Minister announced appointments this week  Melton Times

Melton Times10 Jul 2024
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'I will strive every day to repay that trust and to serve the people of Melton and Syston, however they voted' - Melton Times

'I will strive every day to repay that trust and to serve the people of Melton and Syston, however they voted'  Melton Times

Melton Times5 Jul 2024
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ELECTION 2024: Edward Argar - Conservative (candidate for Melton and Syston seat) - Melton Times

ELECTION 2024: Edward Argar - Conservative (candidate for Melton and Syston seat)  Melton Times

Melton Times13 Jun 2024
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MP calls for Government to take over running of Parc Prison following deaths - The Independent

MP calls for Government to take over running of Parc Prison following deaths  The Independent

The Independent14 May 2024
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New prison punishments introduced to curb bad behaviour - GOV.UK

New prison punishments introduced to curb bad behaviour  GOV.UK

GOV.UK13 May 2024
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Government backs record numbers of female offenders into work - GOV.UK

Government backs record numbers of female offenders into work  GOV.UK

GOV.UK13 May 2024
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MPs to quiz Government Ministers on Welsh defence industry and prisons inquiries - UK Parliament

MPs to quiz Government Ministers on Welsh defence industry and prisons inquiries  UK Parliament

UK Parliament13 May 2024
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'Big Four' accountancy firm to get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive - GOV.UK

'Big Four' accountancy firm to get prison leavers in to work in crime-cutting drive  GOV.UK

GOV.UK24 Apr 2024
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Calls for Government to lay out all the facts of James Bulger murder case - The Independent

Calls for Government to lay out all the facts of James Bulger murder case  The Independent

The Independent25 Mar 2024
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Young offender’s institution to be repurposed - GOV.UK

Young offender’s institution to be repurposed  GOV.UK

GOV.UK21 Mar 2024
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New law to stop thousands of offenders from changing their name in secret - GOV.UK

New law to stop thousands of offenders from changing their name in secret  GOV.UK

GOV.UK23 Feb 2024
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‘Staffing crisis’ at HMP Berwyn raised in Parliament - Nation.Cymru

‘Staffing crisis’ at HMP Berwyn raised in Parliament  Nation.Cymru

Nation.Cymru29 Nov 2023
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MPs question Prisons Minister’s link to Serco - Inside Time

MPs question Prisons Minister’s link to Serco  Inside Time

Inside Time27 Nov 2023
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New Prisons Minister Edward Argar is a former Serco lobbyist - Inside Time

New Prisons Minister Edward Argar is a former Serco lobbyist  Inside Time

Inside Time20 Nov 2023
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Pornography review launched to ensure strongest safeguards - GOV.UK

Pornography review launched to ensure strongest safeguards  GOV.UK

GOV.UK3 Jul 2023
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Government crackdown on image-based abuse - GOV.UK

Government crackdown on image-based abuse  GOV.UK

GOV.UK27 Jun 2023
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Deeside MP’s disappointed at UK Government’s decision over Jade’s Law | - Deeside.com

Deeside MP’s disappointed at UK Government’s decision over Jade’s Law |  Deeside.com

Deeside.com12 May 2023
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The politician in pole position to be Melton's next MP - Melton Times

The politician in pole position to be Melton's next MP  Melton Times

Melton Times5 Mar 2023
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MP takes the positives following Jade's Law meeting at Parliament - Wrexham and Flintshire News, Sport, Events | The Leader

MP takes the positives following Jade's Law meeting at Parliament  Wrexham and Flintshire News, Sport, Events | The Leader

Wrexham and Flintshire News, Sport, Events | The Leader31 Jan 2023
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Treasury chief secretary Chris Philp moved aside and replaced by Edward Argar amid economic chaos - Sky News

Treasury chief secretary Chris Philp moved aside and replaced by Edward Argar amid economic chaos  Sky News

Sky News14 Oct 2022
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Chris Philp and Edward Argar: Who are the MPs involved in Treasury switch? - London Evening Standard

Chris Philp and Edward Argar: Who are the MPs involved in Treasury switch?  London Evening Standard

London Evening Standard14 Oct 2022
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Plans for new hospital and car park to go on display at public meetings - Lynn News

Plans for new hospital and car park to go on display at public meetings  Lynn News

Lynn News17 Aug 2022
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Decision to fund QEH rebuild 'ought to be made within two weeks' - Lynn News

Decision to fund QEH rebuild 'ought to be made within two weeks'  Lynn News

Lynn News5 Jul 2022
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Unanimous support for new QEH continues - Lynn News

Unanimous support for new QEH continues  Lynn News

Lynn News26 Jun 2022
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Health Minister visits Queen Elizabeth Hospital to see roof props - Lynn News

Health Minister visits Queen Elizabeth Hospital to see roof props  Lynn News

Lynn News4 Jun 2022
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Ceremony marks 'topping out' for new theatre building at Poole Hospital - Bournemouth Echo

Ceremony marks 'topping out' for new theatre building at Poole Hospital  Bournemouth Echo

Bournemouth Echo21 May 2022
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Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid loses it with MP over Downing Street lockdown party - Daily Record

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid loses it with MP over Downing Street lockdown party  Daily Record

Daily Record11 Jan 2022
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Hucknall MP says town centre car park is not the right place for new health hub - Hucknall Dispatch

Hucknall MP says town centre car park is not the right place for new health hub  Hucknall Dispatch

Hucknall Dispatch6 Aug 2021
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Piers Morgan slams Health Minister for 'not knowing quarantine figures' - Cambridge News

Piers Morgan slams Health Minister for 'not knowing quarantine figures'  Cambridge News

Cambridge News8 Feb 2021

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