April was a busy and energetic month on the campaign trail as we built momentum ahead of the Lincolnshire County Council elections. I was proud to support every single one of our excellent local councillors and candidates, walking miles with the team through Boston and surrounding villages. A special thank you to Magdi, Michael, Alistair, Barry, Sam and Paul for your dedication and passion. Further afield in Skegness, I joined Maria, Danny, Jimmy and Adrian, true local champions fighting for the real change Reform UK offers. We also rallied behind our fantastic Mayoral candidate, Dame Andrea Jenkyns, whose message is resonating strongly across the region.
On the national stage, I was relieved to see Parliament finally act to save British Steel, a campaign Reform UK has spearheaded. The importance of this employer to North Lincolnshire cannot be overstated, and while it’s a victory, it shouldn’t have taken this long.
Sadly, not all news this month was positive. I was alarmed by an incident in which a young man was seen walking with a large machete just a street away from where I was. Thankfully, Lincolnshire Police acted swiftly and professionally to detain the individual, preventing what could have been a serious situation. This type of behaviour is utterly unacceptable and must not be tolerated in our country, regardless of background.
I also met with internal drainage boards to discuss the absurd policy forcing them to spend an estimated £1 billion of taxpayers’ money to protect eels. This is yet another example of bureaucratic waste driven by ideology rather than common sense.
Closer to home, I was deeply disappointed to witness damage caused by an unauthorised encampment in a woodland area on the edge of Boston. However, quick action from local authorities meant the site was cleared with minimal lasting damage.
Amidst the serious work, we also had fun on the campaign trail. A visit to Stickney Car Boot Sale showed the incredible local support for Reform UK, with many people stopping to chat and back our candidates.
I was pleased to meet Gordon from the Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bike Service, a dedicated volunteer team that saves lives and operates without fuss or fanfare. Their work is a shining example of community spirit.
It was gutting to hear that St. George’s Preparatory School will be closing its doors, a direct consequence of the Labour government’s misguided VAT policy on private education. This will impact families and staff and reflects the lack of foresight in current policymaking.
Back in Westminster, I spoke 15 times throughout the month, addressing key national issues including British Steel, Stamp Duty Land Tax, the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, charity regulation, and more. It remains a privilege to be a voice for Boston & Skegness in the House of Commons.
