Matty Jackman Visits Grange Train Derailment Site for Forward Planning Talks Saturday, 23 March, 2024 Thankfully, there were no injuries, but the incident today has underscored the urgent need for action on the safety and infrastructure challenges linked to the River Winster. Locals and campaigners had warned about this possibility, and unfortunately, it has now become a reality. Securing the necessary licenses from the Environment Agency to address the issues with the River Winster is paramount... Articles
Matty Jackman on BBC Politics North 17th March 2024 Matty Jackman takes on Labour and Lib Dem Candidates on BBC Politics North. Watch it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001xhjr/politics-north-north... Articles
‘Conservative Government’s plan to level up broadband is working’, says Matty Jackman, as 63.30% of premises in Westmorland and Lonsdale now upgraded to gigabit broadband 27th February 2024 Project Gigabit, the Conservative Government’s flagship policy to connect properties with the best Internet speeds, has now upgraded broadband connectivity to... Articles
Matty Jackman out and about in Greystoke and Pooley Bridge! 19th February 2024 The visit to Greystoke followed a previous one on February 15th, where I joined Dr. Neil Hudson MP to talk with locals about bus routes to the village. During... Local News
Matty Jackman addresses the Southern Area Luncheon Club at the Black Swan Inn 16th February 2024 Today, 16 February 2024, I delivered a speech to the Southern Area Luncheon Club at The Black Swan Inn, which is located just outside the new constituency... Local News
Matty Jackman in Askham! 10th February 2024 Meeting locals in Askham! Today, I had the privilege of meeting with the residents of Askham, and the experience was nothing short of encouraging. As I engaged... Local News
Matty Jackman selected as Conservative Candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale 1st December 2023 Conservatives select Westmorland and Lonsdale candidate. Matty Jackman has been selected as the Conservative Party candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale at the... Articles
£13.5 million of levelling up funding for Kendal 20th November 2023 Pat Bell, the chair of Westmorland and Lonsdale Conservatives, has welcomed the £13.5 million for Kendal. The funding will be used for projects around Kendal... Local News
Pat Bell Chair congratulates Cumbria Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs on King's Award for Voluntary Service 14th November 2023 Pat Bell would like to congratulate The Cumbria Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs on being awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2023. The award is... Local News
County Matters- August 2022 30th July 2022 As I write this report, we are experiencing extreme hot weather conditions across our Country, and I hope everyone has managed to stay safe over this period. We... Local News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News