About John I was born in 1963 in the city of
I was educated at the local state school where I developed a great interest in sport as well as an initial involvement in politics, as my father was a local councillor.
From there, I went on to
I spent 18 months travelling around the world and working as a barman, waiter and pizza deliverer (anything to allow my travels to continue) in
On my return I came to
I soon became a partner in Bendles and became very much a part of the local community. I lived in Denton Holme for ten years before moving to Great Corby. John's experience Politically, I have been chairman of both Carlisle Conservative Association and the Penrith & the Border Association. I have represented the Stanwix Urban Ward on Carlisle City Council since 1999 and am also Chairman of the North Cumbria Conservative Federation.
Away from politics I have always taken a keen interest in sport both as a participant as well as a spectator, I am still a member of Chatsworth Tennis Club. My main sports are golf and running and I continue to run half marathons, having successfully completed the Conservatives working for Carlisle Locally the Conservatives have run Carlisle City Council since 1999, during which time they have maintained local services whilst ensuring the council tax has not increased excessively.
I have also been involved in local campaigns, particularly saving our post offices from closure. This included collecting a petition with 4,500 signatures. On the national scene I have been campaigning hard to ensure the election of a future Conservative government. |
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