Read the government’s announcement here
I welcome this significant investment and the commitment to creating new jobs and opportunities here in West Cumbria. For decades, our community has shouldered the responsibility of managing the UK’s nuclear legacy. This announcement ensures that we will benefit for decades to come as the decommissioning mission enters this new phase.
I hosted a roundtable earlier in the summer with universities and nuclear institutions to explore how West Cumbria could benefit from investment in research so it is especially encouraging to see funding for research partnerships with our universities and the creation of a new academic hub. Developing world-class expertise here in West Cumbria will not only strengthen the UK’s capability to deal with hazardous materials but also inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.
What matters most is that local people benefit from these investments. I will continue to press the NDA and government to make sure the programme supports high-quality jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities for young people in West Cumbria, so that the skills and prosperity generated by this programme remain in our community for years to come.
Josh MacAlister MP 