Support Dr Neil Hudson MP in securing the future of Newton Rigg College

I am Deeply concerned about the situation regarding Newton Rigg. It is disappointing news that Askham Bryan has requested the Further Education Commissioner to undertake a formal Local Provision Needs Analysis.

Newton Rigg provides fantastic training in a variety of important areas that develop the skills needed by people working in our rural economy. Not only does Newton Rigg serve the Agricultural and Land based needs of Cumbria, it is also a General Further Education establishment, supporting the Eden Valley.

Please show your support for the college, its staff and students by signing this online petition. Penrith needs Newton Rigg. Cumbria needs Newton Rigg. The UK rural economy needs Newton Rigg. Lets show them how much we care.

Support Dr Neil Hudson MP in securing the future of Newton Rigg College

News

Prime Minister Boris Johnson to discuss Newton Rigg with the Secretary of State for Education and Neil Hudson MP

Wednesday, 1 July, 2020

In Prime Minister’s Questions today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that he would ‘have a proper conversation’ regarding Newton Rigg College directly with Dr Neil Hudson MP and the Secretary of State for Education.

Parliament still has the opportunity to uphold animal welfare and farming standards in trade deals

Monday, 29 June, 2020

Dr Neil Hudson MP writes in the Mail on Sunday of the importance of the UK upholding our high animal welfare and food production standards in future trade deals

MP Triggers Welcome Government Review for Newton Rigg College

Thursday, 25 June, 2020

A Strategic Review of Newton Rigg College is to be carried out from July 2020 by the Further Education Commissioner as a direct result of the Save Newton Rigg campaign led by Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border.

MP puts Newton Rigg College centre stage in the House of Commons

Wednesday, 24 June, 2020

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border this week in Education Questions in the House Commons highlighted the uncertainty facing Newton Rigg College in Penrith and called for support for his campaign to secure a viable future for this vital educational institution.

IMAGE: DR NEIL HUDSON MP FOR PENRITH & THE BORDER

MP says we should uphold animal welfare standards and our values in trade deals

Monday, 8 June, 2020

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border urges the House of Lords to amend the Agriculture Bill so that animal welfare and farming standards have to be upheld in any future trade deals.

Dr Neil Hudson MP backs the NFU Food standards petition

Thursday, 4 June, 2020

As a vet I am passionate that our high animal welfare & farming standards should be upheld in future trade deals; and as an MP I voted for the Commons EFRA NC 2 amendment to the Agriculture Bill.

Dr Neil Hudson MP supports High Sheriff’s Special Recognition Award

Tuesday, 2 June, 2020

Dr Neil Hudson MP supports High Sheriff’s Special Recognition Award

BBC Interview on the Prime Minister’s Advisor plus the Newton Rigg Situation

Wednesday, 27 May, 2020

For the BBC Radio Cumbria interview where I explain my position on the Dominic Cummings situation and my campaign to save Newton Rigg College, please click on the following link, where you can hear me at 3:41:30

Dr Neil Hudson MP welcomes new funding to support Dairy Farmers

Sunday, 10 May, 2020

A new fund will enable eligible dairy farmers in England to access up to £10,000 each to help them overcome the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Neil Hudson MP comments on the Government support schemes for our area

Thursday, 30 April, 2020

"I am acutely aware of the pressures that the Covid-19 pandemic is putting on our local economy and jobs, and the figures from recent research reports are extremely concerning. Cumbria is particularly exposed due to its dependence on the tourism and hospitality sectors.