We are publishing the first in a series of papers on the new deep and special partnership the UK wants to build with the EU.

Since 2010 unemployment has fallen by 3.5% and is now at its lowest level since 1975.

The Education Secretary, Justine Greening, has announced an extra £1.3 billion boost to core schools funding.

As one of the six Conservative Associations in Cumbria, each year we have gathered to share ideas, listen to guests, have informed discussions and of course socialise. 

Our young people deserve the best possible start in life. That’s why we are investing £65 million in technical education -  £15 million to ensure we have the colleges and teachers needed to deliver the new T-Levels, and £50 million from April 2018 to fund high quality work placements.

This Conservative Government is taking the big decisions on Britain’s transport future. We are investing £6.1 billion in road improvements, which will better link people with their jobs, friends and family.

Prime Minister Theresa May said:
A Confidence and Supply Agreement has been made between the Conservative & Unionist Party and the Democratic Unionist Party.

This Queen’s Speech is about recognising and grasping the opportunities that lie ahead for the United Kingdom as we leave the European Union.

The first official talks to leave the European Union have now begun.

New figures have shown that the number of people in work has reached a record high.