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      18th May 20230

      John Stevenson MP for Carlisle is Hosting the Northern Nuclear Conference on 29th and 30th June 2023

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      8th December 2025

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    6th May 20240

    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…

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    22nd April 20240

    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.

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    17th April 20240

    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…

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    8th April 20240

    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.

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    28th March 20240

    Building a Fairer UK

    The words ‘Poll Tax’ can still send a shiver down the spines of Conservative politicians,…

    Communities & Local Government
    25th March 20240

    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…

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    19th March 20240

    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…

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    18th March 20240

    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.…

    Communities & Local Government
    18th March 20240

    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…

    Business & Investment
    12th March 20240

    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…

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    11th March 20240

    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…

    Communities & Local Government
    11th March 20240

    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…

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    Carlisle Skills Fair – Last Few Spaces Remain!

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    Key Regional Employers Step Forward to Support the 2026 Carlisle Skills Fair

    4th September 2025

    The 12th Annual Carlisle Skills Fair to Go Ahead in 2026

    1st February 2024

    CLA meets with Carlisle MP John Stevenson

    14th April 2022

    John Stevenson MP Welcomes £4,104,659 in Funding to Level Up the Carlisle area

    2nd June 2021

    Carlisle MP Welcomes Openreach’s Full Fibre Commitment

    14th May 2021

    Carlisle MP Welcomes Announcements in Queen’s Speech

    12th March 2024

    John Stevenson MP Joins Rural Business and Rural Powerhouse APPG

    1st February 2024

    CLA meets with Carlisle MP John Stevenson

    8th January 2024

    John Stevenson MP welcomes New Conservative Government Law to Protect 15,200 Energy Sector Jobs across the North West Region

    20th November 2023

    How to Support our High Streets

    15th February 2024

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

    4th January 2024

    John Stevenson MP welcomes Cost of Living Grant Funding for Two Carlisle Community Organisations

    19th December 2023

    John Stevenson MP visits Rockcliffe’s Heathlands Project

    2nd June 2023

    John Stevenson MP Thanks Local Charity Volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2023

    8th February 2024

    John Stevenson MP welcomes the launch of the Government’s Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce

    9th August 2023

    John Stevenson, MP for Carlisle, Welcomes Government’s £600 Million Package to Help Recruitment and Retention in Social Care

    23rd February 2023

    John Stevenson welcomes Cheaper HRT for Women experiencing Menopause Symptoms

    16th February 2023

    John Stevenson MP welcomes £3m to Boost Drug and Alcohol Treatment and Recovery in Cumbria

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    The rural economy really does matter. Here in the North East and Cumbria – the True North – it is even more important given the size of the rural economy and its wider impact. Following on from a very successful conference, held at Hexham racecourse, we are calling for firm action by government, both local and national to ensure we have the policies and support in place to ensure a prosperous future for our rural communities ...

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    Our rural sector is currently facing a very uncertain future. We at True North see the vital contribution this sector makes not just to the regional economy but to the national wellbeing. Across the North East and Cumbria, the true north, our rural businesses are a key driver for growth.Our first rural economy event will focus on - where the rural economy is likely to be in ten years;- the key drivers for the sector;- how the rural north can contribute further to the regional and national interest;- what should national Government, regional authorities and devolution do for the long term vitality of our communities.If you are involved in business, hospitality, transport, tourism, farming, food and drink, estate management, skills, business support and start ups in the North East and Cumbria do sign up to join us. I am chairing an excellent panel of speakers but would like to hear what you have to say. Book your place via the email address below. ...
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    JOHN STEVENSON

    John is currently the Conservative Candidate for Carlisle. John was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School and Dundee University. John subsequently qualified as a solicitor in 1990. In 2010 John was elected Conservative MP for Carlisle and was re-elected with an increased majority in 2015. John was re-elected again in 2017 and 2019 with a new majority of 8319. Carlisle is the only city in Cumbria and John enjoys representing a constituency at Westminster with such a strong identity.

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    2nd January 2026

    Carlisle Skills Fair – New Year, New Opportunities!

    8th December 2025

    Carlisle Skills Fair – Last Few Spaces Remain!

    31st October 2025

    Key Regional Employers Step Forward to Support the 2026 Carlisle Skills Fair

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    John visiting Carlisle United
    John at a meeting with the Country Land and Business Association
    John on Stairs Overlooking the 10th Annual Carlisle Skills Fair
    John with Apprenticeship Ambassador Bethany Duffy who found her Employer via the Carlisle Skills Fair
    John with the Roads Minister by the A69
    John visiting the Roman Heads at Tullie House
    John visiting the new state-of-the-art Komatsu premises
    John sitting at table at the North East Regional Conference
    John at the North East Regional Conference
    John at Stanwix Community Centre on his Summer Tour
    John declares War on Weeds
    John shows Lord Parkinson (Minister for Arts and Culture at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport) some of Carlisle's Tourist Attractions
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