Let me introduce myself: I'm Matty Jackman, from Grasmere, your Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for our constituency and your next MP.
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Local: I’ve been an active member of our local community for over 20 years; I am familiar with the issues that matter most to us. My love for this place and its people has led me to serve both the local community and the country.
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New: I am dedicated to service. My journey, spanning Government, the community and voluntary sector, the private sector, and Defence, has shaped my unwavering commitment to our constituency's well-being. I am committed to offering a fresh perspective and a new voice in Westminster, dedicated to representing our home with vigour and determination.
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Fighting for you: My priorities are 1. building community bonds, 2. fuelling economic growth, and 3. addressing resident-specific concerns. We deserve an MP focused on prosperity and jobs for your children.
The context: You have been underserved for 18 long years, but together we can turn the tide.
In nearly 7000 days under the current MP, we've witnessed a managed decline – few new jobs, economic stagnation, and the emergence of a ‘retirement village’. This is unsustainable.
Past promises have run dry, and the chance for meaningful action has slipped away. The Lib Dems have had their opportunity and missed it.
We can change the trajectory of Westmorland and Lonsdale together. I am eager to meet you, learn more about the issues in your area, and how, together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we represent.
I need your help to ensure that Westmorland and Lonsdale will have its voice heard in Westminster.
The next steps: Let's Connect! Follow the links below to schedule a meeting or join the fight.
🔗LINKS TO FOLLOW MATTY🔗
🔵 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553871012157
🔵 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackmanMatty
🔵 Matty’s Website: www.mattyjackman.uk
🔵 Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/jackmanmatty?igsh=MTI2bHA3dGFmcGRueQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
🔵 Conservative Work Email: [email protected]
If you wish to contact the Westmorland and Lonsdale Association, please visit:
🔵 Association Website: https://www.westmorlandconservatives.org.uk/
🔵 Association Email: [email protected]
Getting to know Matty:
Matty holds a Master's degree in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy from Lancaster University and a BA in Political Science and Peace, War, and Defence, along with a minor in Poetry from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill (UNC-CH).
Having a passion for the arts, Matty plays the piano, guitar, and saxophone, and actively participates in various local productions, from Theatre By The Lake to the Grasmere Players and local films.
As a member of the Bob Graham Club (#2607), Matty enthusiastically pursues fell running and has completed all of Wainwright's and other running challenges, with a particular fondness for the Scottish Islands Peaks Race.
Sports play a significant role in Matty's life, having previously represented Scotland in their youth international hockey team. He continues to play hockey, cricket, and football.
Captain Matty Jackman serves with the 4th Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment. His military service includes carrying the Regimental Colours in His Majesty’s Coronation and leading deployments overseas. He works with soldiers from all over the North West and was recognised with a Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria Award in 2022.
In addition to his military service, Matty is a Community First Responder (CFR) with the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), providing crucial assistance during emergencies and supporting local CFR training and the Grasmere CFR Team.
Professionally, Matty currently works in the Defence industry, contributing to innovative defence projects.
He brings valuable experience from his past work in central government, contributing to projects of national significance.