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The Strategic Review into Newton Rigg College in Penrith is progressing into the evaluation of preliminary expressions of interest from potential bidders.

I am delighted at the announcement from Ofqual and the Government that A-Level And GCSE students will be given their grades based on teacher estimates rather than the algorithm, whichever is the higher.

Readers may know that I am a veterinary surgeon by background, and I believe I may be the first vet to be elected to the House of Commons since 1884, when Sir Frederick Fitzwygram was elected as the Member of Parliament for Hampshire South.

Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, has welcomed the announcement that Cumbria has been bolstered by an additional 53 officers since the Government launched its major recruitment drive in September 2019.

It is great to be able to contribute to our fantastic local newspaper in this new column. I am so pleased that the paper was put on a sure footing by its new owners after the uncertainty earlier this year.

Commission provides expert advice to government to ensure UK trade policy secures opportunities for UK farmers and upholds high standards.

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and the Border has welcomed the announcement that Cumbria will receive £436,994 in extra funding as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund – delivering on a key Conservative manifesto commitment.

Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and the Border has given his backing to the work of ‘The Wilderness Programme’ which runs some of its activities in Cumbria.

Today in Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Questions in the House Commons, Dr Neil Hudson, MP for Penrith and The Border, highlighted the uncertainty facing businesses and constituents who have not been able to access financial support during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Trade Bill returned to the House of Commons yesterday and Dr Neil Hudson MP for Penrith and The Border voted for  important amendments on animal welfare and food standards and parliamentary scrutiny.