Cumbria has always been at the heart of Britain’s energy story. From Calder Hall to Sellafield, this region has powered the nation with world-class expertise and a proud industrial heritage.
And with this government, Cumbria will be at the front and centre of our plans, this time building a clean, secure energy future. We’re doing things differently. No more dithering or delay. We’re backing builders, not blockers – cutting through red tape and making bold decisions to get Britain moving.
That means backing our nuclear industry not just in Sizewell or through Small Modular Reactors, but right here in Cumbria. It’s why we’re taking decisive action to unlock the Moorside site for a new clean energy development.
Whether it becomes home to a fleet of SMRs or another major clean energy project, it will be led by a local development corporation – working with industry, unions, and the community to deliver jobs, growth, and energy security.
This is more than a policy. It’s a drive to restore pride, create high-quality jobs, and rebuild Britain’s industrial base. Nuclear power, alongside renewables, is central to our plan to decarbonise the grid and end our reliance on volatile fossil fuels.
All of this shows that this government is serious about developing clean energy projects. We’re ready to get Britain building again – with steel, with confidence, and with communities like Cumbria central to that.
~ Keir Starmer
Josh MacAlister MP 