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Wednesday, May 22

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"It's only the Conservatives that can be trusted to manage the economy soundly" - In Parliament Dr Neil Hudson MP champions Government sticking to the plan to drive down inflation

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Dr Neil Hudson MP championed the Conservative Government's decisive handling of the economy in the Chamber today as inflation falls to its lowest point in years.

Dr Neil Hudson MP continues his support for community bus campaign

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Dr Neil Hudson MP facilitated a roundtable meeting between Greystoke Bus Action Group, which is trying to better meet the needs of Greystoke and its surrounding villages with a regular bus route and bus operator Stagecoach and Westmorland…

Dr Neil Hudson MP welcomes future farming leaders to Parliament

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Dr Neil Hudson MP hosted a group of young farming champions to Parliament to discuss the future of the agricultural sector.

Tuesday, May 21

Four schools in one day: Dr Neil Hudson MP quizzed by local primary pupils following exam week

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Dr Neil Hudson MP met with youngsters from four local primary schools in one day to answer their questions and teach them more about his role as their representative.

Monday, May 20

Dr Neil Hudson MP puts rural crime and antisocial behaviour on agenda with Home Secretary

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Dr Neil Hudson MP shone a light on rural crime and antisocial behaviour at a roundtable with the Home Secretary, the Rt. Hon James Cleverly MP.

EFRA Committee to quiz Government Ministers on the UK’s food supply chain

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Evidence session; Fairness in the food supply chain; Tuesday 21 May at 2.30pm, Committee room 6, Palace of Westminster

Friday, May 17

Dr Neil Hudson MP celebrates new Government guidance on suicide prevention teaching working with the 3 Dads Walking campaign to save children's lives

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Dr Neil Hudson MP has celebrated Government action on safe age-appropriate suicide awareness and prevention in schools following his long campaign to boost children's mental health alongside prolific charity advocates, the 3 Dads Walking.

Thursday, May 16

Dr Neil Hudson MP celebrates campaign win with industrial solar developments banned from compromising productive agricultural land

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Dr Neil Hudson MP celebrated a campaign win with the Conservative Government announcement that overreaching solar developments will no longer be allowed to compromise productive agricultural land, given the nation's renewed commitment to…

Tuesday, May 14

Dr Neil Hudson MP champions bolstered British Food Security at major Downing Street Summit

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Long-time food security campaigner Dr Neil Hudson MP was invited by the Prime Minister to attend the Government’s Farm to Fork Summit where he championed the Conservative Government's suite of new announcements to bolster the British agri…

Monday, May 13

Dr Neil Hudson MP celebrates clean water campaign win with record number of new bathing sites designated

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Dr Neil Hudson MP has welcomed the Conservative Government's decision to establish 27 new bathing water sites across England ahead of the summer swimming season - taking the total number of bathing waters across England to 451, the highest…

Friday, Apr 26

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Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson secures Government commitment to secure veterinary medicine supply in Northern Ireland to safeguard animal and public health

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As the only vet elected to the Commons since 1884, Dr Neil Hudson MP quizzed the Cabinet Office and Northern Ireland Minister in Parliament about the availability of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland, ahead of a grace period ending…

Thursday, Apr 25

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In Parliament: Dr Neil Hudson MP honours Antipodean allies on Anzac Day as global challenges mount

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Today (25th April 2024) on Anzac Day, Dr Neil Hudson MP stood up in the House of Commons to honour the Australians and New Zealanders who have sacrificed so much for our shared values.

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Dr Neil Hudson MP stands up for high street banking services alongside Cumberland Building Society

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Dr Neil Hudson MP met with Cumberland Building Society CEO, Des Moore, to discuss the state of high street banking services and stand up for savers amid local bank closures.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Dr Neil Hudson MP joined Ministers to boost agri-food trade strategy

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Government Ministers Sir Mark Spencer and Greg Hands appeared before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee this week where Dr Neil Hudson MP quizzed them on how we can bolster an overarching agri-food trade strategy.

In Parliament: Dr Neil Hudson MP praises Britain's global leadership as PM announces defence spending increase to 2.5% of GDP by 2030

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With global threats at their most acute since the end of the Cold War, Dr Neil Hudson MP stood up in the House of Commons to welcome the Prime Minister's biggest strengthening of the UK's national defence in a generation, to protect our…

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Tesco launch ‘Best of British’ section online in biggest success yet for campaign supported by Dr Neil Hudson MP

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Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket, has become the latest retailer to support the campaign backed by Dr Neil Hudson MP which called on supermarkets to implement an online ‘Buy British’ button.

Tuesday, Apr 23

Dr Neil Hudson MP backs Vera Lynn memorial campaign

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Dr Neil Hudson MP is backing the campaign for a memorial to the late Dame Vera Lynn CH, who famously sang “We’ll meet again” and “The White Cliffs of Dover”. The MP joined almost 100 fellow MPs, led by Dover’s Natalie Elphicke, in writing…

Monday, Apr 22

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Dr Neil Hudson MP celebrates Government's wet wipe ban to help end plastic pollution

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Today (22nd April 2024), on Earth Day, the Environment Secretary has confirmed new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic following overwhelming support during the consultation process.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Dr Neil Hudson MP stresses the need to protect the green belt and agricultural land in the development of solar energy

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In questions in the House of Commons to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Dr Neil Hudson MP raised the issue of solar panels being erected on agricultural land and the green belt and the impact this could have on food…

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Dr Neil Hudson MP stands up for the rural visitor sector ahead of the summer season

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Dr Neil Hudson MP visited Waterfoot Park near Pooley Bridge where he championed the importance of the UK's incredible tourism sector which does so much, particularly for rural communities like the one Dr Hudson represents.

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Plan to grow the economy is working: Dr Neil Hudson MP celebrates the news that job figures are increasing

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The Office for National Statistics has released information today that official job figures show there are now almost 33 million people in employment. This an increase of nearly 4 million since 2010 and the number of people in unemployment…

Monday, Apr 15

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Dr Neil Hudson MP has celebrated £6.42 billion in Conservative Government investment to improve local healthcare

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Dr Neil Hudson MP welcomed news that the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has been allocated £6.42 billion for the 2024/25 financial year. This is part of this Government’s record of investing a record amount in the NHS.

Friday, Apr 12

Herald Column: April

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Spring has arrived, marked by the familiar signs of lambs frolicking, daffodils blooming, and more politically - the unveiling of the Spring Budget. With world economies still reeling from the Pandemic, war in Ukraine and disrupted…

Clean water campaign win: Dr Neil Hudson MP celebrates millions in fines funnelled into local action on water quality

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Dr Neil Hudson MP welcomes the Environment Secretary Steve Barclay’s announcement this week that up to £11 million in water company fines and penalties will be reinvested back into a new Water Restoration Fund (WRF).

Thursday, Apr 11

Dr Neil Hudson MP shows support on World Parkinson’s Day

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Dr Neil Hudson MP has shown his support for the Parkinson's community ahead of World Parkinson's Day on 11th April and reflected on how every Parkinson's journey is different.

Tuesday, Apr 9

Dr Neil Hudson MP quizzes Environment Secretary on flooding, farming, biosecurity and food

Dr Neil Hudson MP sat on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee as it quizzed the Environment Secretary for the first time since his appointment to the role, on the entire brief of his department.

Monday, Apr 8

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Triple Lock champion Dr Neil Hudson MP welcomes £900 boost for pensioners

Dr Neil Hudson MP who has consistently stood up for the Triple Lock in Parliament, has welcomed the Conservative Government honouring the policy which is boosting the state pension for 116,900 pensioners across Cumbria.

Friday, Apr 5

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Clamp down on animal welfare abuses, unregulated canine fertility clinics and unlicensed pet breeders, say EFRA Committee MPs

The EFRA Select Committee has today published its Report on Pet Welfare and Abuse (published here )

Wednesday, Apr 3

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Dr Neil Hudson MP celebrates rollout of expanded free childcare as Conservative Government ensures a brighter future for the next generation

Dr Neil Hudson MP has welcomed the roll-out of the largest ever expansion of childcare in England’s history with eligible working parents of two-year-olds now able to access 15 hours of free childcare per week.

Tuesday, Mar 26

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Dr Neil Hudson MP congratulates 3 Dads Walking on parliamentary award win

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Dr Neil Hudson MP paid tribute to the moving work of the 3 Dads Walking as they accepted the Petition of the Year Award in Parliament.