Leading Brexiteer, Jacob Rees-Mogg MP, visited Kendal on Friday to celebrate Christmas with members and guests of the Westmorland and Lonsdale Conservative Association. The annual Christmas Lunch, where Mr Rees-Mogg was appearing as Guest of Honour and held at Carus Green Golf Club on Friday (8 December), sold out within…
Read MoreCumbria Conservative Group Leader, James Airey, has today (Thursday 30 November) secured cross-party support for his Northern Development Route proposals in Kendal. The road will provide much needed relief to the traffic problems in Kendal town centre and improve access to the industrial heartland to the north of the town.…
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John Stevenson, Member of Parliament for Carlisle, has been appointed to chair a new Northern Powerhouse all-party Parliamentary Group, launched in the House of Commons today (Monday 27 November 2017). The appointment followed a visit by George Osborne to Carlisle last Friday. Mr Stevenson will co-chair the group with three…
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The Conservative group leader on Cumbria County Council has welcomed Budget news which will be a major boon for first time buyers across the county. In today’s Budget Chancellor Philip Hammond said he will abolish stamp duty land tax on homes under £300,000 for first-time buyers from 22 November, a…
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A meeting of the South Lakeland District Council Overview & Scrutiny Committee has today (Friday 15 September) rejected a proposal from Conservative Councillors to refer decisions regarding the future of the New Road Car Park for further scrutiny by the Full Council of SLDC and proper consultation with the public.…
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At a South Lakeland District Council Cabinet meeting today (Wednesday 30 August) Lib Dem Councillors ignored the will of the public and voted through plans to shut the popular New Road car park used by many residents and workers in Kendal. Conservative Councillors have reacted with exasperation that calls to…
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Leader of Cumbria Conservatives, James Airey, yesterday (Monday 17 July) welcomed the confirmation of Paul Caldwell as the new permanent Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency. Councillor Airey said: “The encouragement of our great Cumbrian food and farming industries is vital. It does not just have a significant positive impact on the local…
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James Airey has welcomed yesterday’s (Monday 18 July) announcement that there will be an additional £1.3 billion for schools funding over two years – helping to create more good school places in Westmorland and Lonsdale. Education Secretary Justine Greening yesterday announced the boost to the core schools budget, which will…
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International Trade Minister Dr Liam Fox came to Kendal yesterday (Wednesday 31 May) to support James Airey in the campaign to send a Conservative MP to Parliament at next week’s General Election. Liam Fox and James Airey visited Kendal Nutricare to hear from factory management and workers about their…
Read MoreThe website for James Airey is being launched. At launch features include contact, email sign up and news. Features coming soon include donations, campaign dates and email petitions. Stay tuned for more.
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