Labour's Insipid Start Monday, 18 November, 2024 Labour has only been in power for a few months, but Rushmoor is already feeling the negative effect of this administration. Below, we have highlighted just a few of the destructive changes that are taking place in Rushmoor thanks to Keir Starmer’s Labour – and that’s before we take into account the disastrous budget, which will be covered in another article. Winter Fuel Cuts. Labour’s proposal to... Articles
Helping enhance our green spaces: a spotlight on Farnborough 12th January 2023 Farnborough, despite its urban location, has a wonderful array of green and open spaces for residents to enjoy. I recently joined Cove Brook Greenway Group... Local News
Good Morning, Aldershot: Leo's monthly interview with BFBS Radio 5th January 2023 Local DJ Richard Wyeth was kind enough to have me join him during one of his recent morning shows on BFBS Aldershot. Topics for discussion include my recent... Local News
Aldershot MP Leo Docherty becomes Minister for Veterans 21st April 2021 Rushmoor Conservatives are delighted to confirm that local MP, Leo Docherty has today accepted - at the invitation of the Prime Minister - an appointment as... Local News
Time for positive action, not negative words says senior Lib Dem councillor as he joins the Conservative Party 4th August 2020 Rushmoor's longest serving and senior Liberal Democrat councillor joins the Conservative Party Only one party with a positive vision for Rushmoor, says Cllr... Local News
Leo Docherty re-elected MP for Aldershot with increased majority 19th December 2019 Conservative Leo Docherty has been returned for the second time as Member of Parliament for Aldershot, Farnborough, Blackwater and Hawley. The result of the... Local News
Aldershot wins Conservative Policy Forum award at Conservative Party Conference 4th October 2019 Aldershot CPF receives Director's Award for 'Largest Most Regular Group' at Conservative Party Conference Aldershot CPF were delighted to receive a surprise... Local News
Rushmoor Borough Council remains under Conservative control after 2019 local elections 3rd May 2019 A strong result from local Conservatives in this year's local elections to Rushmoor on Thursday 2nd May 2019 Rushmoor Borough Council remains comfortably under... Local News
Conservatives hold the line across Aldershot and Farnborough in 2018's local council elections 4th May 2018 Last night, Thursday 3rd May 2018, local Conservatives held the line and delivered another strong result in Rushmoor's local elections Rushmoor Borough Council... Local News
Aldershot's newly-elected Member of Parliament, Leo Docherty, makes maiden speech in House of Commons 22nd June 2017 Leo Docherty, newly elected Member of Parliament for Aldershot, Farnborough and Blackwater, today made his maiden speech in the House of Commons. You can watch... Local News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National 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