"The choice was this deal, which enables us to take back control and to build a brighter future for our country, or going back to square one with more division, more uncertainty and a failure to deliver on the referendum."

Local Conservatives are looking forward to local children and community groups leading the way with their own handmade lanterns as Gainsborough hosts its second Illuminate lantern parade.

"The choice was this deal, which enables us to take back control and to build a brighter future for our country, or going back to square one with more division, more uncertainty and a failure to deliver on the referendum."

Figures released today show that in the East Midlands, there are 2,270,724 people in work – meaning 170,987 more people have the security of a job since 2010.

Local Conservatives have welcomed nearly fourteen million pounds of government funding to improve the condition of roads across Lincolnshire.

Conservative-led West Lindsey District Council has announced it is starting work on a brand new crematorium in the district.

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The East Midlands will benefit from investment in transport, business and technology, as the Chancellor set out his plan to reward the hard work of the British People.

Conservatives' careful fiscal management and solid economic recovery means that austerity is coming to an end – But discipline remains

Youth unemployment has halved since 2010; real wages for workers have grown for the seventh consecutive month; overall unemployment is at its lowest since 1975.