Kendal Deserves Better - And It’s Time to Change Direction 25th November 2025 Kendal is a town full of talent, history and potential - but let’s be honest with ourselves: we have been drifting for far too long. For nearly twenty years... Opinions
Russia’s Mission Impossible: How Ideology Fuels the War in Ukraine 13th November 2025 Understanding the Ideological Forces Behind the Russia–Ukraine War The war in Ukraine is often discussed in conventional geopolitical terms - territorial... Opinions
Living the Nolan Principles in Everyday Service 13th November 2025 The Nolan Principles are often spoken about in the context of politics, but for most people who serve their communities, they are not abstract guidelines - they... Opinions
Only the Conservatives Can Steer Britain Right 12th November 2025 Rarely has a budget been awaited with such trepidation... In just a few weeks, the chancellor will deliver a statement that has already sent ripples of... Opinions
The West Has Lost Its Nerve - and Conservatives Must Lead Its Renewal 11th November 2025 Something fundamental has gone wrong in Western politics. Voters have lost faith, not just in politicians but in the system itself. For two centuries... Opinions
Matty Jackman Reflects on the Year 30th November 2024 Today marks one year since I was selected as the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale (GE24). Our party has encountered many... Opinions
Matty Jackman says Labour’s Family Farms Tax is a "betrayal of our Cumbrian farmers" 28th November 2024 Labour’s disgraceful " Family Farms Tax" is a direct attack on the lifeblood of rural Britain and a betrayal of our Cumbrian farmers who work tirelessly to feed... Opinions
Matty Jackman says "Labour. Won't. Fix. Immigration." 28th November 2024 For decades, politicians from across the spectrum have overseen policies that led to mass migration in this country. Yes, migration is a global challenge, but... Opinions
Service and Kinship: Matty Jackman Reflects on a Year Since King Charles III's Coronation 6th May 2024 Today marks the first anniversary of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. As I reflect on this milestone, memories rush back with a deep sense of... Opinions