Lincoln’s Member of Parliament, Karl McCartney MP, is in preparation for a major challenge to raise both the profile and monies for five local, Lincoln-based, charities.
Karl has today welcomed the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP’s announcement of a partnership between National Citizen Service (NCS) and Teach First – with the ambition for all Teach First teachers to volunteer with the NCS from 2017.
Since March of this year, the RAF have been reviewing their future commitment to air shows in the light of the evident cost pressures placed on the Service, and the many demands upon the Service as we move further into the 21st Century.
Karl produced a solid performance for the UK Parliamentary Football Team (UKPFC) against Prostate Cancer UK’s Men United XI at Fulham’s Motspur Park last Tuesday 14th July. In a competitive clash in South London, the Parliamentarians, captained by Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East, were beaten 5-2 despite a valiant effort.
Karl McCartney MP has welcomed new figures showing since 2010 the number of people in Lincoln claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance fell by 1377 - a 44 per cent drop.
Karl's comment on the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP’s request to spend more on counter-terrorist capabilities and drones on the day he visits RAF Waddington
Karl has welcomed the Summer Budget, endorsing the Chancellor’s plan to finish the job on the deficit, keep moving to a higher wage, lower tax and lower welfare economy and put security first for families in Lincoln.
Karl has welcomed further income tax cuts for hardworking people in Lincoln, delivering on the Conservatives’ key election promise to raise the personal allowance.
The City of Lincoln’s Member of Parliament, Karl McCartney MP, has asked the Minister of State at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Anna Soubry MP, to consider granting Lincoln an Enterprise Zone.
