Lincolnshire MPs react to PM’s call for general election on June 8
Lincolnshire MPs have been reacting to the news that Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election for June 8. The surprise announcement was made by the prime minister outside Downing Street on April 18. Theresa May has repeatedly made clear in the past her desire to not hold a…
Theresa May on her visit to Lincoln in 2015. Photo: Steve Smailes/Lincolnshire Reporter
Lincolnshire MPs have been reacting to the news that Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election for June 8.
The surprise announcement was made by the prime minister outside Downing Street on April 18.
Theresa May has repeatedly made clear in the past her desire to not hold a general election before 2020.
However, she claimed that opposition parties in Westminster were putting Brexit at risk of jeopardy.
She said: “We need a general election and we need one now.
“I have only recently and reluctantly come to this conclusion but now I have concluded it is the only way to guarantee certainty for the years ahead.”
Under the Fixed-term Parliaments Act introduced by her predecessor David Cameron, the PM is unable call an election directly, but she said she would lay down a motion in the House of Commons that would require two thirds of MPs to back it.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said that he welcomes the snap election.
Sir Edward Leigh – Gainsborough
Gainsborough MP Sir Edward Leigh. Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter
“I’m delighted to have this opportunity to go back to my constituents and seek a mandate to deliver the PM’s vision for Brexit.
“I look forward to getting out and about in the constituency and securing my reelection.”
Martin Vickers – Cleethorpes
Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers. Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter
“I fully support the PM’s decision. A convincing Conservative victory will strengthen our hand in the Brexit negotiations.
“The election will also be a vote of confidence in the government’s handling of the economy – an area of policy that the Labour Party have no realistic, coherent alternatives and a woeful record of failure still fresh in the minds of voters.
“Also when people look at the party leaders Theresa May stands head and shoulders above Jeremy Corbyn.”
Matt Warman – Boston and Skegness
Boston and Skegness MP Matt Warman. Photo: Lincolnshire Reporter
“I support the call for the general election and the opportunity to give the prime minister the ringing endorsement she richly deserves.
“What we need to do is deliver a strong, stable Conservative government led by Theresa May, which will enable us to have the best possible government for the Brexit process and the best government as a whole for the country.”
Grantham and Stamford – Nick Boles
Nick Boles, Conservative MP for Grantham and Stamford. Photo: Policy Exchange
“I fully support Theresa May’s decision to hold an election, and I think that it is right to secure that mandate from the country as we head in to the Brexit negotiations.
“On a personal level I will be talking over the coming days to family and colleagues to make a decision, which I will announce in due course.”
Karl McCartney – Lincoln
Theresa May with Lincoln MP Karl McCartney Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
“I am delighted that the prime minister has shown strong leadership in calling a general election in June this year.
“It gives the people of the city of Lincoln the opportunity to choose a Conservative government that will deliver a successful Brexit, continue with improving the quality of life for everyone in Lincoln and continue with its investment plans for our city and county – just has it has done since I was first elected in 2010.
“The choice is clear – between a Conservative government and Member of Parliament that wants people, businesses and organisations in the city of Lincoln to succeed, and a Labour Party who have repeatedly said they will do all they can to frustrate Brexit and put jobs and livelihoods at risk, both locally and across our country.”
Melanie Onn – Great Grimsby
Great Grimsby MP Melanie Onn
“I will be standing to continue as Member of Parliament for my hometown, Great Grimsby.
“It has been a privilege to represent the town I was born and raised in, and I have spent the last two years standing up for Great Grimsby in Westminster, putting the town back on the map and making sure that people listen to us again.
“Whether it’s meant working with the prime minister to protect local jobs, speaking up for the fishing and renewables industry, or fighting against the Conservative government’s cuts to schools and hospitals, I have always made Great Grimsby’s voice heard in Parliament.
“Theresa May has said since becoming Prime Minister that calling an election in the middle of the Brexit negotiations would be a distraction from getting the best deal for Britain, putting her party before the country.
“Calling this election now shows that she cannot rely on her own party to back her on the key issues.
“I am standing again to ensure that we get the best Brexit deal for Grimsby. I accepted the result of the referendum, heard what people in Grimsby were saying during the campaign, and voted in parliament to trigger Article 50.
“My focus since June 23 has been to protect workers’ rights from the right-wing Tories who want to see them cut; secure local jobs which rely on market access to Europe; and holding the government to the promises they made to the NHS and fishing industry during last year’s campaign.
“I am hopeful the voters of Great Grimsby will choose me on their ballot papers again and allow me to continue standing up for Great Grimsby in Parliament.”
Caroline Johnson – Sleaford and North Hykeham
Sleaford and North Hykeham MP, Caroline Johnson. Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter
“We need this election now to secure the strong leadership that this country needs to see us through the Brexit process, and beyond.
“The division in Westminster caused by the other parties, coupled with the government’s small majority, risks weakening our hand in our negotiations with Europe.
“This election gives us the opportunity to bring stability and certainty for a full five years. The choice is a stark one – the strong and competent leadership of Theresa May, or the weak and unstable Labour party under Jeremy Corbyn.
“I am looking forward to getting back out on the doorsteps to continue my conversation with local people about what they want to see from Brexit and from a government working in their interests.”
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England will go into a second national lockdown, for a month from Thursday, November 5 to Wednesday, December 2
Non essential shops, leisure and entertainment will close.
Pubs, bars and restaurant must close, except for takeaway and collections.
Workplaces can stay open if work cannot be done from home.
Schools, universities and education settings will remain open.
The furlough system will be extended until December.
The Prime Minister said that tough action now should hope families get together by Christmas, but not as before.
More details on the measures will be released in the coming days.
Lincolnshire’s cases up to October 31.
On Saturday, Greater Lincolnshire saw the third record day for numbers in a week with 396 new cases.
It means there have been 2,233 cases this week and 7,132 for the whole of October – more than eight-and-a-half times that of September’s figure of 820.
The government’s coronavirus dashboard showed 233 cases in Lincolnshire, 116 in North East Lincolnshire and 47 in North Lincolnshire.
The death tally showed five new deaths recorded by the government with four in Lincolnshire and one in North East Lincolnshire.
In hospitals, NHS figures for the region confirmed three new deaths with one at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust and two at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole.
Nationally, cases increased by 21,915 to 1,011,660 – passing the one million case mark – while deaths increased by 326 to 46,555.
There have been 1,837 cases of coronavirus and 16 COVID-19 related deaths across Greater Lincolnshire this week so far.
The latest UK coronavirus dashboard figures as of Friday showed a total of 385 new cases, with 208 in Lincolnshire, 78 in North Lincolnshire and 99 in North East Lincolnshire.
The government’s coronavirus dashboard, which includes deaths both in and out of hospitals and those of residents in hospitals outside the county, reported the deaths of two residents in Lincolnshire and one in North East Lincolnshire.
NHS figures confirmed two new COVID-related deaths at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust with another one at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Trust facilities.
The latest figures mean there have been now been 6,736 new COVID-19 cases in Greater Lincolnshire in October and 66 deaths.
In September there were 820 cases — an increase of 820% — while in August there were 204.
Nationally, cases increased by 24,405 to 989,745, while deaths jumped by 274 to 46,229.
Lincolnshire’s cases up to October 30.
North and North East Lincolnshire will go into tier 2 (high) lockdown from midnight on Saturday (October 31).
This comes as Grimsby has the highest infection rates in Greater Lincolnshire. The measures will be reviewed in 14 days.
Lincolnshire is currently still on the medium (tier 1) level for the the new three-tier lockdown system of COVID-19 risk, which means it has no extra restrictions on top of the nation-wide ones.
The week saw a series of changes with Lincolnshire initially thought to be starting discussions for moving to tier 2 on Wednesday, however bosses chose to maintain the status quo.
Later in the day, however, Newark — which was thought to have avoided going into tier 3 — was included in Nottinghamshire’s lockdown, which suddenly encompassed the county as a whole rather than a few select areas.
Next day the news about North and North East Lincolnshire came through last minute — they were heading up the ranks to tier 2.
As long as other areas are also seeing rises, health bosses say Lincolnshire won’t reach the marker needed for higher tiers.
However, government chiefs could change their mind if numbers change rapidly.
The county could also be subject to a national lockdown if government decides to progress with one — but so far chiefs and ministers have resisted calls.
Lincolnshire is, however, bordered on all but the southern edges by higher restrictions with Nottinghamshire this week being put into Tier 3 (very high) – the toughest restrictions — alongside South Yorkshire last week.
Coronavirus data for Greater Lincolnshire for Friday, October 30
11,328 cases (up up 385)
7,146 in Lincolnshire (up 208)
2,211 in North Lincolnshire (up 78)
1,971 in North East Lincolnshire (up 99)
463 deaths (up three)
320 from Lincolnshire (up two)
95 from North Lincolnshire (no change)
48 from North East Lincolnshire (up one)
of which 306 hospital deaths (up three)
164 at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust (up two)
6 at Lincolnshire Community Health Service hospitals (no change)
1 at Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust (no change)
135 in Northern Lincolnshire (NLAG) (up one)
989,745 UK cases, 46,229 deaths
DATA SOURCE — FIGURES CORRECT AT THE TIME OF the latest update. postcode data includes deaths not in healthcare facilities or in hospitals outside authority boundaries.
A new pop-up simulation shooting range has opened at Home nightclub in Lincoln, with technology used by police and the military in USA and replicas of real guns.
Quickdraw was due to launch in the former home of Ruddocks on Lincoln High Street in September 2020 as part of the Carousel concept operated by Lindum Leisure, which has links to a group of businesses including Home, Curiosity Shop and Craft. Lindum Leisure is leasing the building from Ruddocks.
Coronavirus delayed those plans, but workers are now on site with Carousel now due to open in early 2021, but in the meantime people can enjoy a pop-up version of Quickdraw in Home’s recently transformed Loft room with a soft launch from 5pm on Saturday, October 31 and an official opening on November 6.
Quickdraw incorporates technology used by police and the military in USA. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Customers can enjoy a range of crafted cocktails, spirits, beers, wines and a selection of small plates and platters. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Groups of up to six people can test their skills in realistic competition ranges in a fully immersive entertainment experience, with varying levels of difficulty for all ages and abilities.
Bookings can be made through Home’s website or via the Quickdraw Lincoln Facebook page.
Prices are variable depending on group size and are bookable in one or two hour increments as follows:
2 people = £30 (£15 per person)
3 people = £35( £11.66 per person)
4 people = £40 (£10 per person)
5 people = £45 (£9 per person)
6 people = £50 (£8.33 per person)
Pop-up simulation shooting range experience Quickdraw has launched at Home nightclub. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Three varieties of loaded fries are on the menu. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Or why not try the chicken wings? | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
In addition, customers can enjoy a range of crafted cocktails, spirits, beers, wines and a selection of small plates and platters, including gyros, loaded fries There are also vegetarian and vegan alternatives.
Quickdraw is open to the public this weekend and will be opening seven days a week from 12pm-10pm from November 6.
Reporter Joseph Verney had a go at the new shooting experience. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Ronnie Byrne was the quickest shooter. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Can you handle the toughest ranges at Quickdraw? | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Operations Manager David Nejrup told The Lincolnite: “We are really excited to bring this concept to Lincoln. It’s a really tough time for everyone in hospitality at the moment.
“For the past 10 years our company has always defined hospitality by engaging with our guests in a unique and insightful way, and now I we feel that with the current environment, that definition is more poignant than ever.”
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