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A WIGTON campaigner is delighted that the sister of the late Jo Cox would become the next MP for Batley and Spen after an incredibly contentious by-election in the constituency “I think Kim winning in the face of such an ugly and divisive campaign by certain candidates in the election is a wonderful tribute to her sister, Jo Cox. Former Labour Town Councillor for Workington, Matthew Suddart, went to help candidate Kim Leadbeater in her final week of campaigning. Telling of what it was like to be part of such an important by-election campaign and what he thinks about the win, Matthew said: “I’ve campaigned in many by-elections before, but this was one like no other. Getting to Batley you were immediately greeted by reams of campaign posters from a range of candidates. Everyone knew that there was a by-election going on.
CONCERNS have been raised around anti-social behaviour in Workington Town Centre. Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing Team tackled anti-social in Workington Town Centre on Monday with youths moved from areas that they regularly congregate. Police also spoke to two youths about riding e-scooters safely. Workington town councillor Ged Glaister said that there is not enough police visibility in the town centre to deter anti-social behaviour. “I work in the town centre about six days a week and there’s no police about. They’ve just taken more on.” Councillor Glaister works as a taxi driver in Workington and reported that residents have got in the car and mentioned anti-social behaviour in the area.
As hospitality businesses across the county reopen their doors, Cumbria Tourism has invited the county’s six MPs to meet with industry representatives.
English Tourism Week runs from today until May 31 and Cumbria Tourism said it was a great opportunity to celebrate the sector’s vital contribution to the economy.
All six of Cumbria’s MPs have agreed to take part and hear about the challenges businesses in their constituencies have and continue to face, alongside future opportunities and the support required to make the most of them.
Barrow & Furness MP
Simon Fell will be travelling around the Furness Peninsula alongside Cumbria Tourism representatives to meet and learn from business about the future potential for the area as a distinct destination, including through the Cumbria’s Year of the Coas’ campaign.