Good to heave teams out talking to residents in Carlisle today.

We are appealing for witnesses as part of an investigation into a collision which resulted in a teenager suffering serious injuries in Carlisle.
At some point between 4:10pm and 4:15pm on Thursday 2 May there was an incident on London Road, at the junction of Chertsey Mount.

My column for the News & Star this week on why I am supporting the Conservative Government’s Rwanda Bil
newsandstar.co.uk/news/24287730.…

Beautiful day in Carlisle and good to be back in Tullie, even if it was just for a meeting. Gardens are looking stunning as phase 2 of the refurbishment continues.

🇬🇧The facts speak for themselves🇬🇧
Here are some of the achievements we have seen for UK Business and Trade from our Conservative Government.

🗳️Today's the day!

Vote Mike Johnson for Police, Fire and Crime Commisioner for a safer and more secure Cumbria.

Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm.
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I’ll be supporting Mike Johnson tomorrow as the only candidate with the right knowledge, skills and experience to do the job.
Vote JOHNSON, Mike for Cumbria Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

My question to Immigration Minister Tom Pursglove MP, on the importance of up-skilling and retraining local people to close the skills gap and meet recruitment needs where possible. As opposed to relying on immigration to fill vacancies.

If you're voting at a polling station tomorrow, you'll need an eligible form of ID.

The full list is here: gov.uk/how-to-vote/ph…

An exciting date for the diary from Carlisle College. 70 years!

I know how many people loved the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, including me. I visited it many times including on my walk of the wall. Here’s an update from Northumbria Police.

Coming up this week! I’ll be supporting Mike Johnson on Thursday in the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Election in Cumbria. The best candidate for the job.

Excellent piece on the University of Cumbria including the vital contribution it makes to the County now and its vision for the future, under the positive leadership of Vice Chancellor Professor Julie Mennel DL.
businesscrack.co.uk/2024/04/29/the…

A good idea

My column this week for the News and Star on why we should have an additional bank holiday to celebrate the union of a hugely successful nation of more than 300 years.
Certainly something worth commemorating.
newsandstar.co.uk/news/24272094.…

If you’re in the area today, coffee and cake in support of a great cause. What’s not to like?

Happy Passover to all those celebrating.

Happy St. George’s Day to all those celebrating from Carlisle - the gateway to the borderlands region 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿