Tidal Power Row: Tim Farron Defends Renewable Energy Push After Expert Criticism Friday, 21 November, 2025 Tidal Power Row: Tim Farron Defends Renewable Energy Push After Expert Criticism Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has hit back after pensions and finance expert Tom McPhail accused him of “wasting” money and parliamentary time by promoting tidal energy. McPhail argued the technology is too costly and inefficient compared to gas, oil and nuclear, questioning why tidal power isn’t more widely... Local News
Kendal Deserves Better: A Conservative Response to the 20mph Speed Limit Proposal 6th June 2025 The Westmorland and Lonsdale Conservative Association believes that whilst road safety remains a paramount concern for all residents, the proposed blanket 20mph... Local News
Local Association Member Leads Push for Vital Transport Improvements 2nd June 2025 Local Association Member Leads Push for Vital Transport Improvements Mike Nicholson, a prominent member of the Westmorland and Lonsdale Conservative Association... Local News
Conservatives HQ trip with Ben Shirley 28th May 2025 A very positive trip to Conservative HQ, Matthew Parker Street in London with Ben Shirley (the chair of the Furness Assn). Also meeting with the Mosquito Bomber... Local News
New Paint Job! 12th May 2025 New paint job! If you haven’t noticed the outside of our offices, they have had a facelift. David Knowles and Wayne have done an amazing job, and we tried to... Local News
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
How can we reform the welfare budget? 9th December 2025 Right now in Britain, there are more than 6 million working-age people claiming benefits. National News
The Grooming Gang Survivors Deserve More 8th December 2025 Kemi Badenoch & Chris Philp host grooming gangs press conference with survivors to urge for action. National News
Conservatives Back Business 1st December 2025 Kemi Badenoch, Mel Stride and Andrew Griffith join over 130 business leaders to talk business. National News
Confirmed: Labour have hiked taxes 26th November 2025 After constant leaks, it is now confirmed that Labour have hiked taxes by £26 BILLION. National News
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will kill jobs 24th November 2025 Kemi speaks at the CBI conference on how Labour's Employment Rights Bill is a disaster for jobs National News
Cut tax, cut spending and get Britain back to work 18th November 2025 Kemi outlines the Conservative plan to cut spending and get Britain working again National News
