Conservatives Mayoral Selection and Amelia McCourty Visit Tuesday, 30 September, 2025 As the Cumbria Conservatives Mayoral Selection was taking place in Keswick. Amelia McCourty MBE popped in to see us in the W&L Office on the way up through the county. We were delighted that she made the time to come and speak with us. As the former Chairman of Cheshire & Wirral Conservatives, Mrs McCourty has a wealth of knowledge and experience with the party. She spoke with James Alexander... Local News
Barrow & Furness Association Dinner 26th September 2025 Some of Westmorland & Lonsdale Association Team Leaders enjoyed the hospitality of Barrow & Furness Association at their annual Political Dinner. This years... Local News
James Alexander Questions Tim Farron 27th August 2025 James Alexander has questioned Mr Tim Farron on his recent 'doom and gloom' moan at Westminster. Find his reply at the link below Tim Farron hits back at... Local News
Strawberries & Cream and Cake & Tea Afternoon 21st August 2025 Our Strawberries & Cream and Cake & Tea Afternoon was an astounding success! The weather was perfect and so was the company. There were cakes and strawberries... Local News
Walking the Highgate Ward 11th August 2025 This weekend the Target Seat Kendal Highgate Candidate, Taylor Hulme joined James Alexander and Margaret Bond to view the Ward. After 90 minutes ‘Walking the... Local News
Visit to Yewbarrow House & Gardens. 21st July 2025 In preparation for the Strawberries & Cream and Cake & Tea Afternoon in a months time we went out to the wonderful venue. The gardens are beautiful and in bloom... Local News
We Need Young Conservatives 10th June 2025 We are delighted to announce that a new member has joined our team. Taylor Hulme visited the office this month. Taylor is the owner of Hulme Cleaning Services... Local News
Kendal Deserves Better: A Conservative Response to the 20mph Speed Limit Proposal 6th June 2025 The Westmorland and Lonsdale Conservative Association believes that whilst road safety remains a paramount concern for all residents, the proposed blanket 20mph... Local News
Local Association Member Leads Push for Vital Transport Improvements 2nd June 2025 Local Association Member Leads Push for Vital Transport Improvements Mike Nicholson, a prominent member of the Westmorland and Lonsdale Conservative Association... Local News
Conservatives HQ trip with Ben Shirley 28th May 2025 A very positive trip to Conservative HQ, Matthew Parker Street in London with Ben Shirley (the chair of the Furness Assn). Also meeting with the Mosquito Bomber... Local News
Kemi’s speech opposing the Family Farm Tax 19th November 2024 Read my speech: without farmers we have no future, no food, poor environment. So it’s critical we support you. National News
I am Labour's worst nightmare 15th October 2024 Members want somebody who has conviction. They want someone who tells the truth and who champions and fights for conservative values. National News
The Conservative Party Leadership contest 2024 3rd October 2024 A new Leader of the Party will be chosen by members National News
Kemi’s 2024 Conference Speech 2nd October 2024 Read Kemi Badenoch's October 2024 Conference Speech National News
Keir Starmer caved to the mob by cancelling arms licences to Israel 7th September 2024 Labour gave in to the mob and threw UK interests under the bus by cancelling arms licences to Israel. National News
The Triple Lock Plus: Only the Conservatives have a clear plan for pensioners 21st August 2024 From next April, the Conservatives will increase the personal allowance for pensioners in line with the Triple Lock by introducing a new age-related allowance—a... National News