Farming is the lifeblood of our rural communities, feeding the nation and stewarding our green and pleasant land. Our food and farming sectors bring over £120bn to the UK economy every year.
The £80 million remodelling and upgrade of Huddersfield Railway Station is underway as part of the £11 billion Transpennine Route Upgrade, which will also see major upgrades to Slaithwaite and Marsden stations.
Jason spoke in Parliament to welcome defence spending is rising to 2.5% of GDP by 2030 so that the UK will remain Europe’s biggest NATO defence spender and that more ammunition and missile systems are on their way to Ukraine to aid its fight against Russian aggression.
Meltdown for Labour in Kirklees as they lose control of the Council losing seats to Independents and Greens with former leader Shabir Pandor losing his seat.
Local people are fed up with the shambolic Labour leadership at Kirklees scrapping free parking in our villages, the bin collection chaos and potholes galore.
Whilst the shambolic Labour leadership at Kirklees Council are fighting amongst themselves, Jason spoke in the commons to highlight the millions of pounds of Government investment that is flowing into our area;
Jason McCartney MP has welcomed a tax cut worth £900 for the average working on £35,400 a year, thanks to the Conservative Government’s Budget.
By sticking to the plan, and more than halving inflation from 11.1. per cent to 4.0 per cent, the Conservatives have been able to cut taxes for people across Colne Valley, Holme Valley and Lindley.
Jason joined Ian and Becky from Holmfirth Vineyard and Simon from Bolster Moor Farm Shop at Number 10 Downing Street for the “Local Food and Farming” Reception last night.