Opinions

After nearly a year in transition, Cumberland Council is now the sole authority. Our communities were left in a good place by the Conservatives in Allerdale. We...

Earlier this month I attended a meeting in which we discussed how much building work will start soon in our area. This led me to think about just how much we...

I have spoken and written a great deal about reforming local government in our county and the creation of unitary authorities in Cumbria. My argument for...

I have spent the summer recess travelling around the constituency. I have attended a number of surgeries in villages and also in more rural areas. I have...

I have written before on proposed planning reforms, and have met with many of my parish councils to set out how the reforms will help them – as opposed to the...

As we enter 2021, I would like to wish all my constituents a very Happy New Year. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for abiding by...

Having been elected for almost a year now I have been fortunate to meet with a number of businesses, education providers and organisations in construction...

The Staycation is a hot topic at the moment with many of us looking to destinations across Britain for our holidays. I have always been a strong advocate for...

The 4th July is usually an important date in the diary for Americans, but this year, it is an important date for Britain too- leisure and tourism businesses are...