Better Connectivity

Penrith and The Borders MP, Dr Neil Hudson, was at Langwathby on Friday to present the keys of a new Mercedes Sprinter minibus to Fellrunner Chairman Kevin McGilloway.

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, stood up in the Commons today to defend Channel 4 from privatisation, and provide rural constituents with a world-class reliable service.

On Friday, Dr Neil Hudson opened the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project hub before taking part in a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders from across the region.

Putting local concerns in the national spotlight, Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, quizzed Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, on the need for  bus funding in Cumbria.

The harrowing scenes from Ukraine continue and the Russian aggression and destruction is impossible to comprehend. I have been greatly moved by the generosity and kindness across Penrith and The Border in supporting Ukrainian refugees, including offers of housing.

I was disappointed that Cumbria was not included in this recent tranche of bus funding. It is vital that Local Government works together with Central Government, bus providers and communities to increase these vital lifeline rural bus services.

On Thursday 31st of March, Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border welcomed Nadine Dorries MP, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, to Kirkoswald where B4RN (Broadband for the Rural North) were installing full fibre broadband to the area. 

During the Third Reading of the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill, Dr Neil Hudson MP highlighted the importance of taxis and private hire vehicles in Cumbria and urged for ‘joined-up thinking’ from central and local government to adequately fund rural bus services, re-open G

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border has highlighted to the Government the impact of the rising cost of living in rural areas. Dr Hudson is urging the Government to act in the Spring Statement to help these communities.

During Parliamentary questions to the Scottish office earlier today Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and the Border, highlighted the benefits that the extension of the Borders Railway would bring to his constituency.

Dr Hudson asked: