Carlisle MP John Stevenson has been elected as the new chairman of the Northern Research Group.
Mr Stevenson was unanimously elected by members last Wednesday following former chairman Jake Berry’s promotion to party chairman.
The Northern Research Group was founded by a number of Conservative MPs who represent constituencies in the north of England, Wales and the Scottish Borders in the 2019 General Election to pressure government for greater investment in the North.
Mr Stevenson said: “I am very proud to be the NRG chairman, during this crucial period for the North.
“I am pleased that the PM signed up to the NRG pledges during the leadership election. Our job now is to assist her and her cabinet in delivering on them, thereby ensuring the best opportunities for everyone across the North of England.
“Now the leadership election is behind us, we must refocus our efforts on delivering for every region across Britain. As chairman of one of the largest group of MPs in Parliament, I will ensure that the voice of people across the North is heard.
“I would like to thank Jake for all the work he has done. He tirelessly kept the NRG agenda at the centre of political discourse, and I wish him well in his new role.”
