Victoria Atkins

Hundreds of pylons could be installed by National Grid across the Lincolnshire countryside, as well as two giant substations at Alford. (PHOTO BY: Michael Gillen/National World)

MP backs villagers worried about 'swathes of pylons that would scar countryside'

Victoria Atkins MP meets the school council.

MP gets grilled by village school pupils and offers to meet with local farmers

Standing firm in their opposition to the possibility of a nuclear waste dump on agricultural land near Louth - Conservative MP Victoria Atkins and Coun Dan McNally, a member of Lincolnshire County County Council.

MP welcomes council pulling out of nuclear waste site partnership

Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Lincolnshire energy strategy faces questions after response by Ed Milliband

Victoria Atkins, Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle, who has welcomed East Lindsey District Council's decision to withdraw from talks about a nuclear waste dump.

Louth MP welcomes council's decision to pull out of nuclear waste dump group

Lloyds Bank, which operates from this historic building on Mercer Row in Louth, will close its doors in May.

Concern spreads over two 'disappointing' bank branch closures in Louth

MP Victoria Atkins studying a model of the possible nuclear waste dump on agricultural land between the villages of Gayton le Marsh and Great Carlton.

Lift-off for campaign to fight 'monstrous' nuclear waste dump near Louth

An illustrative image of a GDF (geological disposal facility), where nuclear waste is stored under the sea. (PHOTO BY: Nuclear Waste Services)

Fury over switch of possible nuclear waste dump site to village land near Louth

Staff Welcome MP to Visit Fotherby House Care Home, Louth

Excellent rated care home Fotherby House welcomes MP visit

Conservative MP Victoria Atkins, who has issued an end-of-year message for her constituents in Louth and Horncastle.

'I am determined to stand up for residents in 2025' says Louth and Horncastle MP

Victoria Atkins, the Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle, hosted a 'community summit' to provide key information for local residents.

'Community summit' held by Louth and Horncastle MP to help elderly and families

Event organiser Lesley Elliott (right) and June Barber, a fellow member of the Friends Of St James's Church group, admiring one of the Christmas trees on display. (PHOTO BY: D.R.Dawson Photography)

Thousands enjoy spectacular Christmas Tree Festival at Louth's historic church

Conservative MP Victoria Atkins is urging people to support small and local, independent businesses in the Louth and Horncastle area.

Support your local shops and businesses, urges Louth and Horncastle MP

Victoria Atkins (fourth from left), MP for Louth and Horncastle, joins farmers and fellow Conservative MP, Sir Edward Leigh, who represents Gainsborough, at the farmers' protest in Westminster.

Louth and Horncastle MP joins thousands of farmers in protest at Westminster

Victoria Atkins, Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle, defended rural communities and family farms when delivering a speech in the House Of Commons.

'Farmers feel the government is coming after them,' MP Atkins tells Commons

A total of 400 electricity pylons would be spread across Lincolnshire's countryside if National Grid's plan goes ahead (PHOTO BY: Michael Gillen/National World)

Louth MP blasts pylons plan as expert warns of threat 'not seen since Ice Age'

Dr Caroline Johnson becomes the second Lincolnshire MP in the new Shadow Cabinet.

Dr Caroline Johnson becomes second Lincolnshire MP in new Shadow Cabinet

Victoria Atkins MP says she is proud to represent the rural and coastal community as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Victoria Atkins MP 'raring to go' in new Shadow Cabinet role

Victoria Atkins, the Conservative MP for Louth and Horncastle, who has criticised the new Labour government's first Budget.

'Budget of broken promises has betrayed rural Lincolnshire', claims MP Atkins

The site layout for the proposed Hatton solar farm. Image: ELDC

Council refuses controversial Hatton solar farm proposal

Cllr Craig Leyland, of Woodhall Spa, leader of East Lindsey District Council, is backing former MP Matt Warman to be the Conservative candidate in the election for mayor of Greater Lincolnshire.

Leading Woodhall Spa councillor backs former MP for new role of mayor

Karl McCartney, former MP for Lincoln, is gunning to become the Conservative candidate for the race to be the first mayor of Greater Lincolnshire.

Second former Conservative MP throws hat into ring to be crowned county's mayor

The Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP

Call for MPs to be able to debate 'cruel' removal of winter fuel payments

Victoria Atkins retained her seat in the Louth and Horncastle constituency.

'Now not the time to be talking about leadership bid': MP Victoria Atkins

Labour candidate Johnathan Slater.

'We're the best chance to get the Conservatives out'

The Iconic Arty Pole.

Meet Lincolnshire's only Monster Raving Loony Party candidate

National Grid's proposal would see pylons 87 miles from Grimsby to Whaplode.

Louth & Horncastle electoral candidates unite against National Grid's pylons

Tattershall Castle flying its flag at half mast on Sunday. Photo: Tattershall Castle/Facebook

Tributes paid to pilot following Spitfire crash

Victoria Atkins MP (right) with the Bob's Brainwaves committee in Parliament.

Bob's Brainwaves goes to Parliament

Thimbleby residents campaigning for 30mph speed limit, from left: John Swinn, Mike Clarke, Chris Holmes, Dennis Holmes, Jonathan Lincoln and Jan Clarke with her dog Alek. Photo:

Thimbleby road "doesn't meet threshold" for speed limit change say county counci...

Victoria Atkins at the Horncastle NFU branch in Roughton Moor.

“I always ensure [agricultural community] voice is heard in Westminster” - Louth...

A flooding aerial photo of the flooding in Horncastle. Photo: Kurbia Aerial

'We will be a strong voice for the community'

No Pylons Lincolnshire banners seen across the county.

PCC claims pylons could be catastrophic' for emergency services communications

The panel at the Flood Forum hosted by Victoria Atkins MP (centre).

Environment Agency 'not liable' to pay compensation

Victoria Atkins pictured on Back British Farming Day 2023.

Victoria Atkins welcomes NFU Conference speech to back British farmers

NHS dentists will be given a cash bonus for helping areas where getting an appointment are the most difficult. (Picture: Adobe Stock)

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins outlines dentistry plans for country

Health Minister Victoria Atkins MP.

£650m ‘Pharmacy First’ plan will ‘ease burden on GPs’ says MP

The Bob's Brainwaves team, from left: Pat King, Chris Suich, Jayne Pegg, and Jane Berni.

VIDEO: Chris's 'brainwave' for husband Bob launched

Young children getting vaccinated.

Victoria Atkins urges parents to catch up with measles jab

Louth & Horncastle MP Victoria Atkins, Health and Social Care Secretary.

Louth & Horncastle’s MP “deeply troubled” by pylon plans

Victoria Atkins.

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins outlines Women’s Health Strategy for 2024

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins, MP for Louth & Horncastle.

Health and Social Care Secretary responds to NHS waiting list figures
Following on from NHS England’s publication of performance statistics this morning, the Health and Social Care Secretary Victoria Atkins has again called for ju...

Sally May, radiographer at Louth County Hospital, shows Victoria Atkins MP the new MRI scanner.

Health Secretary discusses doctor strikes during visit to County Hospital Louth

Chris Suich with some of Bob's Brainwaves content.

Honouring Bob with new 'Brainwave' initiative

Victoria Atkins, MP for Louth & Horncastle.

Louth & Horncastle MP “honoured” to be named new Health Secretary

Victoria Atkins MP at the support summit.

MP meets with Environment Agency and farmers to discuss flooding

Victoria Atkins MP at the support summit.

Louth & Horncastle MP Victoria Atkins outlines flooding support at summit

Flood warnings still in place in the Horncastle and surrounding areas.

Horncastle flooding scheme currently "being operated manually"

Victoria Atkins MP with representatives from the Louth Area of Sanctuary and a group of Ukrainian refugees in Parliament.

MP Victoria Atkins welcomes Louth Area of Sanctuary and Ukrainian refugees to Pa...

The topping out ceremony at the Campus for Future Living. Photo credit: Lindum Group

Topping out ceremony held at Campus for Future Living

Victoria Atkins, MP for Louth and Horncastle, has launched a children’s Christmas card competition.

Louth and Horncastle MP launches Christmas card competition

From left: Chris Cole, Director of Operations, with Victoria Atkins MP and Nikki Cooke, LIVES Chief Executive.

Louth & Horncastle MP invites LIVES to Parliament

Member of Parliament Victoria Atkins at a Back British Farming Day 2023 event at the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons.

Louth & Horncastle MP backs British farming

Mablethorpe set to receive new banking 'hub' from LINK

The Department of Health and Social Care is inviting organisations to register expressions of interest for the Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund. Photo:

Apply for life-saving defib funding

Howard Straughen-Simpson:

Lincolnshire’s health heroes honoured in NHS Parliamentary Awards