MPs cycle ride raises £3,000 for Cumbria charity

John Stevenson MP, Richard Wise and Jonny Leach recently completed their cycle from Lands End to John o’Groats in 10 days.

They have raised around £3000 for Eden Valley Hospice from donations given through the Just Giving website and from cheque donations.

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