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John Stevenson MP

John Stevenson MP

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Conservative MP for Carlisle and Chair of the Northern Research Group.

Tory Candidate Claims Labour Risks 'Taking The North For Granted'
Communities
Tory Candidate Claims Labour Risks "Taking The North For Granted"
The Conservative candidate for Carlisle has said Labour is "taking the North for granted" and called for whoever wins the next General Election to continue the legacy of the Northern Powerhouse project.
Disposable vapes that do not meet UK standards should be banned
Health
By John Stevenson MP
Disposable vapes that do not meet UK standards should be banned
We are caught in a paradox.
Greater devolution is not an option, it is a necessity
Communities
By John Stevenson MP
Greater devolution is not an option, it is a necessity
England stands at a crossroads, a moment teetering between a continued centralisation of power and the promise of a democratic evolution – devolution.
Telecommunications Company Endorsed By Oliver Dowden Donates More Than £40,000 To Tory Northern Research Group MPs
Political parties
Telecommunications Company Endorsed By Oliver Dowden Donates More Than £40,000 To Tory Northern Research Group MPs
Exclusive: A telecommunications business endorsed by Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has now donated more than £40,000 to Conservative MPs exclusively belonging to the Northern Research Group (NRG).
The argument for giving Parliament greater legislative scrutiny
Political parties
By John Stevenson MP
The argument for giving Parliament greater legislative scrutiny
Governments should not be afraid of greater legislative scrutiny. By doing this we will get better government, a better Parliament – and most importantly, better policy.
Every Conservative MP who has condemned Dominic Cummings as lockdown row escalates
Coronavirus
Every Conservative MP who has condemned Dominic Cummings as lockdown row escalates
A rolling list of every Conservative MP that has broken party ranks to condemn Dominic Cummings. There are widespread calls for the senior aide’s resignation after it was revealed over the weekend that he had travelled from London to Durham during the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
Stamp Duty as seller’s tax will help anyone looking to move up the property ladder
Economy
By John Stevenson MP
Stamp Duty as seller’s tax will help anyone looking to move up the property ladder

There is a more ambitious reform to Stamp Duty that can be made fairer for all involved, writes Conservative MP John Stevenson.
The Northern Powerhouse cannot reach its full potential without cross-party consensus
Communities
By John Stevenson MP
The Northern Powerhouse cannot reach its full potential without cross-party consensus

The Northern Powerhouse is vital to unlocking the north’s economic potential – but it requires inclusive investment across the whole region, says John Stevenson 
Brexit priorities for UK food and drink manufacturers
Environment
By John Stevenson MP
Brexit priorities for UK food and drink manufacturers

Get these talks right and our food and drink manufacturers can thrive – and lead Britain’s post-Brexit economy, writes John Stevenson