Simon Fell: Youth unemployment has halved since 2010, as wages continue to rise 18th October 2018 Figures released today show that youth unemployment has fallen by over a half since 2010 – while the unemployment rate remains at its lowest level in over four... Opinions
Simon Fell welcomes winter social care funding 18th October 2018 Today, the government has announced how much additional funding local authorities in England will receive to ease pressures over winter thanks to our balanced... Opinions
Relief all round as bypass to ease A595 pinchpoint takes huge leap forward 10th October 2018 Furness communities have been united in welcoming this week’s announcement from Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport, that a plan to upgrade the... Opinions
Find out what it's like to be a candidate and why your Conservative party wants more local women to get involved in politics 4th October 2018 BARROW and Furness Conservatives were out in force for the party's annual conference in Birmingham, hearing a number of keynote speakers and helping to raise... Opinions
Unemployment is at it's lowest level for over four decades 15th August 2018 Figures out today show that the number of people out of work is at a record low. In Barrow and Furness, the number of people who are unemployed has fallen by... Opinions
Simon Fell welcomes latest construction figures 11th July 2018 Simon Fell welcomes latest construction figures Figures out today have revealed that the value of all work in the Construction industry has increased by 7 per... Opinions
Simon Fell: £394 million a week is the birthday present the NHS deserves 6th July 2018 Simon Fell, Conservative Spokesman for Barrow and Furness, has wished happy birthday to the NHS as it celebrates its 70th birthday on Thursday 5 July, marking... Opinions
Simon Fell welcomes £200 million deal for new nuclear 29th June 2018 This deal is a welcome boost for the 261 jobs in the civil nuclear sector in Barrow & Furness and over 14,000 jobs in the local area. Simon Fell, Conservative... Opinions
Simon Fell welcomes £394 million a week for the NHS 26th June 2018 Simon Fell, Conservative Spokesman for Barrow and Furness, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of an additional £20.5 billion a year for the NHS. In... Opinions
