Karl calls for all “Smart” Motorways now to be scrapped permanently Wednesday, 12 January, 2022 Transport Select Committee Member, Karl McCartney MP (Conservative, Lincoln) and long-time opponent of so-called “Smart” motorways, believes that the Government decision to delay more all-lane “smart” motorways for five years does not go far enough. He believes the existing lanes and those under construction should be scrapped too. Furthermore, following the Transport Select Committee’s report1 in... Local NewsOpinionsWestminster News
Statement from Karl opposing the “Swanpool Development” (Western Growth Corridor planning application) 10th January 2022 Throughout my time as the Member of Parliament for Lincoln, I have raised my concerns about the Labour-run, Lincoln City Council plans to develop the land at... Local NewsOpinions
My 2021 Reflections in Putting Lincoln First 22nd December 2021 When I came to reflect on 2021, I looked at what I said this time last year: “At times, the past year has felt a bit like scrambling over a brutal assault... Local NewsOpinions
Winning Christmas Card for 2021 launched with Prime Minister Boris Johnson 22nd December 2021 The annual Christmas card competition is one of my absolute highlights of the festive season, but this year more than ever, it has been a ray of sunshine in... Local News
£50m funding boost for schools in Lincolnshire to level up education 21st December 2021 Karl has welcomed the news that schools in Lincolnshire will receive £648m in funding next year, a boost of £50m as part of the Conservative Government’s £4... Local News
Lincolnshire’s MPs and County Councillors to meet Minister about road maintenance cuts 14th December 2021 In a Ministerial meeting arranged by Lincoln MP, Karl McCartney, for Wednesday (15 December), a range of Lincolnshire MPs alongside County Council Leader Cllr... Local News
Karl answers questions about the past two years and his future priorities 14th December 2021 The Lincolnite asked Karl a range of questions about the past two years since his re-election in December 2019 and also about his future priorities for Lincoln... Local News
This deadly and dangerous 'smart' motorways experiment must end 2nd November 2021 Article Published in The Daily Mail As motorists, it is our greatest fear. A blowout, electrical malfunction or mechanical failure suddenly leaves you stranded... Media
Karl welcomes LNER re-introduction of train services for Lincoln Christmas Market weekend, after raising significant concerns 2nd November 2021 Following significant concerns raised by Karl over the decision by LNER to run no services to Lincoln Station from London for the weekend of the famous Lincoln... Local News
Karl backs positive and constructive Conservative Budget 28th October 2021 Karl has warmly welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s (Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP) Autumn Budget and Spending Review in the House of Commons yesterday. In the... Westminster News
