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General election 2017: Greater Lincolnshire MP candidates and constituencies
A total of 59 candidates are standing in the 11 Greater Lincolnshire constituencies in the general election next month. All 11 2015 MPs are hoping to return to the benches of Parliament. Nine of the seats are Conservative and two are held by Labour. Boston and Skegness Six candidates are standing to become the next…
Cleethorpes MP Martin Vickers. Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter
Five candidates are standing to become the next MP for Cleethorpes.
Conservative candidate Martin Vickers is seeking a third term as the constituency’s MP, having first won in 2010.
The part-rural, part-urban seat in the north of the county was a Labour stronghold under the leadership of Tony Blair, with Shona McIsaac sealing majorities of over 9,000 in 1997, more than 5,000 in 2001 and 2,642 in 2005.
McIsaac eventually lost by 4,298 votes to Vickers in the 2010 general election, with the Conservative increasing his majority to 7,893 five years later.
Four candidates are standing to become the next MP for Gainsborough.
Veteran MP Sir Edward Leigh is defending his seat for the Conservatives, having represented the area in Parliament for 34 years, since he was first elected back in 1983.
Brexit-supporting Leigh is known for his Christian conservatism and forthright views from the backbenches, speaking out regarding issues such as abortion and civil partnerships in the past.
He also famously rebelled against the Conservative leadership by voting against the Iraq War in 2003.
The constituency is solidly Conservative, with the last non-Tory to represent the area being Liberal Richard Winfrey way back in 1923.
Nick Boles, Conservative MP for Grantham and Stamford. Photo: Policy Exchange
Six candidates are standing to become the next MP for Grantham and Stamford.
The constituency which was the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher is held by Conservative Nick Boles, who is defending a majority of 18,989 from 2015.
The former skills minister has only just recovered from a brain tumour he was diagnosed with back in October 2016.
The constituency’s previous MP, Quentin Davies, defected from the Conservatives to Labour in 2007, claiming the Conservative Party under the then leader David Cameron had “ceased collectively to believe in anything, or to stand for anything.”
This is the only time Labour has held the seat, or its predecessors Stamford and Spalding, and Grantham.
Lincoln MP Karl McCartney. Photo: Steve Smailes for Lincolnshire Reporter
Seven candidates are standing to become the next MP for Lincoln.
Lincoln is the oldest constituency in continuous existence in the United Kingdom, having been established in 1265.
It is also a bellwether seat, having been won by the party forming the government in every election since February 1974.
Conservative Karl McCartney has been the city’s MP since 2010, having defeated Labour’s Gillian Merron in 2010, who had represented the constituency for the previous 13 years.
The seat was represented for five years by the future Cabinet minister Margaret Jackson, later Margaret Beckett.
Four candidates are standing to become the next MP for Scunthorpe.
The Labour Party has won every parliamentary election in the constituency since it was created from the Glanford and Scunthorpe seat in 1997.
However, Labour MP Nic Dakin is defending a majority of 3,134, well within the Conservatives’ sights if current polling plays out as expected next month.
Six candidates are standing to become the next MP for South Holland and the Deepings in the general election on June 8.
Conservative candidate John Hayes has spent the last two decades as MP for the constituency, and is defending a majority of 18,567.
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The 2024 Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are now open for nominations, seeking to spotlight outstanding businesses within the Greater Lincolnshire area.
Hosted by Stonebow Media, the publisher behind The Lincolnite and the MyLocal platform, this prestigious event is designed to honour the achievements of the regional business community.
Thanks to the headline sponsorship from the University of Lincoln Enterprise & Research department, the Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards are a unique opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of local enterprises.
The awards are also sponsored by Ringrose Law, Duncan & Toplis, Sills & Betteridge and Pearson Hydraulics. A small number of sponsorship opportunities remain available. Contact [email protected] to discuss partnerships.
Businesses can nominate themselves across eleven awards categories:
The deadline for nominations is May 24, with the judges’ deliberation lunch set for May 29.The judging panel includes business experts and professionals from Lincolnshire and event sponsors.
The Lincolnshire Business Excellence Awards 2024 gala will take place at the Engine Shed on July 12, 2024.
Enhance profile & credibility: Securing an award or being shortlisted acts as a powerful endorsement, signaling trustworthiness to potential customers and helping to distinguish your business from competitors. Displaying the award on your communications can significantly boost your brand’s perception.
Insightful focus & feedback: The application process encourages deep reflection on your business strategy and direction, offering invaluable feedback and clarity, even for new ventures.
Team confidence boost: Recognition from the awards can significantly uplift your team’s morale, affirming the value and potential of your business in the eyes of industry experts.
Marketing & PR boost: Being associated with the awards, even as a nominee, can enhance brand visibility, providing ample content opportunities for social media and other marketing channels.
Networking opportunities: The awards connect you with local business leaders and experts, offering a platform to seek advice, share ideas, and foster future partnerships. The ceremony itself is an excellent occasion for networking with peers and celebrating mutual successes.
Potential to win: Entering offers a chance to win and gain all the associated benefits, but even without taking home a trophy, the process can yield significant advantages for your business.
A Lady Gaga loving kitten owned by a couple who run a charity for disabled pets featured on Channel 5’s The Pet Psychic.
Pet Psychic Beth Lee-Crowther comes to the aid of pet owners and in Tuesday night’s episode she met Cookie the kitten, a depressed camel, and looked at whether a dog can predict the future.
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