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Monday, May 27

17

Reflecting on Carlisle College’s 70th Year Training a Skilled Workforce

Last Friday I had the privilege of cutting the ribbon to formally open the new Construction Education Academy at Carlisle College.

Thursday, May 23

16

Holocaust Memorial Bill – Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre

Eleanor Laing: Certainly—I was calling the hon. Lady because she is the only Member on the Opposition Back Benches who had indicated she wished to speak, but there is no

Monday, May 20

12

Next Month will be a time to Remember those who Fought for the Freedom of Europe

Next month, thousands of people, including ex-servicemen and their families, royalty, and numerous world leaders...

Monday, May 13

11

What Exactly Does “Local” Mean in Politics?

When it comes to products and services, quite often a business will advertise or market itself as being “local”.

Thursday, May 9

22

John Stevenson urges Schools in Carlisle to Apply for Funds to enable Pupil Visits to Historic Royal Palaces

John Stevenson MP for Carlisle has written to head teachers in the Carlisle Constituency to encourage them to apply for funding to take pupils to visit Historic Royal Palaces. Historic

Monday, May 6

Oral Question – UK Internal Market

John Stevenson: What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the UK internal market on the Scottish economy. John Lamont: The Government’s assessment is that our internal market

10

We Must Attempt to Curtail Legal Immigration and Abolish Illegal Immigration

Parliament finally passed the Rwanda Bill last week. Now we have to wait and see what happens in terms of implementation...

Wednesday, May 1

13

Oral Question – Immigration Update

John Stevenson: I welcome the news about the reduction in the number of legal migrants. Immigration must be set at sustainable levels so that migrants can integrate properly into our

Monday, Apr 22

20

Sadly, Cumbria is an Outlier without an Elected Mayor Despite Opportunities to Change

The tradition in America is for the Presidential election to always be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Wednesday, Apr 17

John Stevenson MP welcomes the Carer’s Leave Act 2023 Coming into Force, Benefitting Thousands of Unpaid Carers in Carlisle

The Carer’s Leave Act 2023 came into force on Saturday 6th April 2024, giving people who provide care to a family member, friend or relative the right to up to

Monday, Apr 8

18

Introducing Proportional Property Tax could Save the Average Carlisle Household around £700 Per Year

According to the British Retail Consortium, shop price inflation was down to 1.3% in March – at its lowest since December 2021.

Friday, Mar 29

04

Building a Fairer UK

The words ‘Poll Tax’ can still send a shiver down the spines of Conservative politicians, of a certain age, at least. A policy reform that turned the country from largely

Tuesday, Mar 26

John Stevenson MP welcomes an additional £72,750 of Government investment for the Sands Centre

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, has welcomed the news that the Sands Centre in will benefit from a £72,750 investment to improve its energy efficiency. The funding is part of

Tuesday, Mar 19

20

John Stevenson MP welcomes the Creation of an Independent Football Regulator

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, has welcomed the news that Carlisle United and its fans are set to benefit from the creation of an Independent Football Regulator following the introduction

Monday, Mar 18

John Stevenson MP voices Pride in Carlisle this English Tourism Week

John Stevenson MP for Carlisle has voiced his pride in Carlisle this English Tourism Week. Co-ordinated by VisitEngland and taking place from Friday 15 – Sunday 24th March, English Tourism

John Stevenson MP welcomes the Plan to Improve Journeys for Drivers

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, has welcomed new measures by the Conservative Government to tackle anti-driver road schemes and overzealous traffic enforcement, helping to reduce journey times for motorists as

Tuesday, Mar 12

19

John Stevenson MP Joins Rural Business and Rural Powerhouse APPG

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle has joined the Rural Business and Rural Powerhouse All Party Parliamentary Group as a member of the committee. The committee examines and scrutinises areas of

Monday, Mar 11

John Stevenson MP welcomes Investment into Carlisle Truck Stop

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, has welcomed a 974,000 investment into Carlisle Truck Stop, Parkhouse Road, near Junction 44 of the M6. The £974,000 is made up of 315,000 Government

John Stevenson MP welcomes Government Investment into Sports Facilities in Carlisle

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle has welcomed over £84,000 of Government investment into sports facilities in Carlisle. Football clubs at Gillford Park and Rickerby Park have received funding for new

Thursday, Mar 7

18

Speech: March Budget

John Stevenson: A single Budget rarely, in itself, makes a substantial difference or is remembered. However, a Budget that is part of a story and a sense of direction is

Oral Question: Taxes and Cost of Living

John Stevenson: Does the Minister agree that putting up taxes as the SNP is doing at present will do nothing to help with the cost of living? Does he further

John Stevenson MP welcomes the Announcement of 120 Free School Places in Carlisle

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle has welcomed the go ahead from the Department for Education for 120 alternative specialist provision free school places for Carlisle. Cumberland Alternative Provision trust board

Tuesday, Feb 27

Call to Action Following Multimillion Cumbrian Transport Boost

CUMBRIAN MPs have welcomed another multimillion-pound Government funding boost for the country’s road network announced today [Monday 26th February]. Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness councils are set to receive a

Monday, Feb 26

Carlisle United Community Sports Trust are in some ways the Unsung Heroes of the Football Club

Very soon, the Government will introduce a Bill on football governance...

Thursday, Feb 22

17

Written Question: Football Regulation

John Stevenson: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will bring forward legislative proposals to create an Independent Regulator for football. Stuart Andrew: This

Tuesday, Feb 20

18

John Stevenson MP Visits Carlisle United Football Club

John Stevenson MP for Carlisle last week visited Brunton park, home of Carlisle United Football Club. As well as a tour of the newly upgraded clubhouse facilities John met with

Thursday, Feb 15

John Stevenson MP’s Carlisle Skills Fair donates to Carlisle Youth Projects

The 10th Annual Carlisle Skills Fair took place in January and as part of the anniversary celebrations, £800 was raised which John has split between two Carlisle youth projects –

Monday, Feb 12

The Important Role of the Committee within Parliament

There is often an assumption that all the work of the Parliament is conducted in the Chamber of the House of Commons..

Thursday, Feb 8

17

John Stevenson MP welcomes £21.9m Funding Boost to Cumberland’s Budget this year as the Conservative Government Sticks to the Plan to Deliver a Brighter Future

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, has welcomed the announcement that Cumberland Council will see its budget boosted by 7.5 per cent next year, as the Conservative Government sticks to plan

John Stevenson MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s Disability Action Plan to benefit People across Carlisle

John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, has welcomed the Conservative Government’s new Disability Action Plan as part of their long-term plan to help disabled people across Carlisle fulfil their potential and