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Please note that Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and The Border, will be holding a drop-in surgery in Penrith’s George Hotel as follows: Friday 10th March 18.00 – 19.30, George Hotel, Penrith No appointment is necessary, and all constituents are welcome. More information can be found at www.rorystewart.co.uk/surgeries For more information please call 01768 484 114.
Rory Stewart MP attended Crosby-on-Eden School’s carol service last week which took place in St John the Evangelist church. The service was led by Rev Tim Edwards and Rory read the poem ‘The Journey of the Magi’ – an account of the three kings’ journey to Bethlehem by T.S. Eliot. One group of children acted out the traditional nativity scene, while […]
Rory Stewart MP, together with his parliamentary colleagues, co-hosted the second ‘Cumbria Day’ in the Houses of Parliament this week, showcasing the very best of Cumbrian produce and ingenuity in London, and setting the scene for one of a high-profile business networking opportunity in the heart of Westminster.A total of 18 businesses from across […]
Please note that Rory Stewart, MP for Penrith and The Border, will be holding drop-in surgeries: Friday 9th December 16.30 – 18.00, Booths Cafe, Penrith Friday 16 December 14.30 – 15.30, The Stables, Our Lady and St Wilfrid, Warwick Bridge 18.00 – 19.00, Conservative Club, Brampton No appointment is necessary, and all constituents are […]
Rory Stewart MP has visited St Catherine’s Catholic School in Penrith, and met with Headteacher, Angela Hill. During his visit Rory learned that one of the school’s teachers, Rebecca Davis, has been selected to represent the North West on a specialist maths programme which will see her, for this academic year, attend training led […]
Rory Stewart MP has commented on the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today, welcoming in particular the initiatives that will boost productivity and connectivity for Cumbria’s rural communities and for the homes and businesses in Penrith and The Border. Speaking today, Rory said: “This is a sensible but optimistic Statement, and it will bring many benefits to […]
Rory Stewart MP has welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, and in particular the over £1 billion of new investment in ‘gold-standard broadband’ and 5G mobile coverage, both of which Rory believes will result in significant improvements to Cumbria’s hardest-to-reach homes and businesses. The investment will provide the world-class digital infrastructure that rural Britain needs, delivering improved […]
Rory Stewart MP last week dropped in on a rugby coaching session at St Catherine’s Primary School in Penrith. The session was led by John Cooper from Kirkby Stephen’s Upper Eden Rugby Club, and Aubrey Mkhize, Upper Eden player and coach, and participant in the South African Rugby Union exchange program. Aubrey is a former […]
Rory Stewart MP has written to the Minister Caroline Dinenage to express concern regarding the new funding rates for Early Years provision, which will see nurseries in Penrith and The Border potentially negatively impacted by new county-wide funding rates. The new funding rates for 2017 will see an increase for most providers, with the exception […]
Rory Stewart MP hosted an event in Parliament last week to celebrate the work of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards. At the event, Mr Stewart was joined by His Excellency The Hon. Alexander Downer, the Australian Ambassador, and both spoke of the wonderful energy of the organiser, Jane Hasell McCosh of Dalemain. Rory said ‘Jane has […]