MPs study rural mental health – a sometimes hidden topic Thursday, 25 November, 2021 MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee are embarking on a wide-ranging inquiry into Rural mental health . Farming and other agriculture-related professions are known to face particular mental health challenges, with higher-than-average rates of depression and suicide. Improving the overall quality of mental health provision has been an increasing priority for the... Local News
Dr Neil Hudson MP attends Physical Launch of Penrith Youth Hub 25th November 2021 Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, attended and spoke at the physical launch of the Penrith Youth Hub late last week. The Hub, based in the Eden Rural... Local News
Dr Neil Hudson MP welcomes the passage of Animal Welfare Bill through Commons Committee Stage 24th November 2021 Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson has welcomed the progress of the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill through the House of Commons Committee stage. Dr... Local News
Penrith MP Welcomes Alhambra Cinema Receiving Government Funding 24th November 2021 925 arts, heritage and cultural organisations to benefit from share of £107 million Alhambra Cinema in Penrith is set to receive £90,000 from the Culture... Local News
Dr Neil Hudson MP shows support for British Farmers in a question to the Prime Minister on COP26 17th November 2021 During a House of Commons statement on COP 26 by the Prime Minister, Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, asked the Prime Minister to support the... Local News
Dr Neil Hudson MP attends COP26 Climate Change Summit 10th November 2021 Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson, formally attended the COP26 Climate Conference for the Nature Day. As the conference reached its half-way mark... Local News
Dr Neil Hudson MP questions Justice Department about expanding new pet theft legislation to cover farm livestock and horse theft 10th November 2021 In the House of Commons earlier today Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, highlighted the awful crime of animal theft and pressed the Justice... Local News
EFRA Committee ask PM to act to counter labour shortages in food production sectors 1st November 2021 The Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Neil Parish MP, has asked the Prime Minister to lead urgent action on visas for foreign workers... Local News
The Diocese of Carlisle is held up as a shining example of how Electronic giving system can help the Church of England 1st November 2021 Yesterday in Church Commissioner’s Questions in the House of Commons Penrith and The Border MP, Dr Neil Hudson asked for an update on the success of the... Local News
EFRA Committee MPs urge Government to assess risks of phasing out farm payments, and seek clarity on how it will support farmers through the transition 28th October 2021 Farmers could risk of going out of business under a 'haphazard' Government-managed transition from the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the flagship new... Local News
Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People 27th October 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: A stronger economy for the British People. National News
Boris Johnson’s Keynote Speech – We’re getting on with the job 6th October 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Conservative Party Conference 2021. National News
Sajid Javid’s Speech to Conservative Party Conference 5th October 2021 Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, today spoke on the main stage of Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. National News
Taking the tough decisions to cut crime 5th October 2021 This Conservative Government is taking the tough decisions needed to cut crime and make our streets safer. National News
