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Families across Cumbria’s rural communities will benefit from a share of more than £50 million in government support to help with rising heating oil costs, under new measures announced by the government. Over 40,000 households across Cumbria rely on heating oil to keep their homes warm, particularly in rural villages and farming communities where homesContinue reading “Cumbrian families to benefit from £50 million support as heating oil costs soar”

Josh MacAlister MP has welcomed new government plans to introduce stronger protections for children with allergies in schools, ensuring parents can feel confident that their child will be safe in the classroom. Under new proposals, schools across England will for the first time be legally required to follow strengthened allergy safety guidance – including stockingContinue reading “Stronger protections for children with allergies welcomed by MP”

Motorists in West Cumbria are paying up to £10 more for a tank of petrol or diesel depending on where they fill up, according to new analysis published by local MP Josh MacAlister. A review of petrol stations in West Cumbria found petrol prices ranging from around 136p per litre to as high as 152p,Continue reading “MP calls for petrol stations to cut prices after 16p gap revealed”

Local MP Josh MacAlister has welcomed the launch of a new Government review into the controversial commission charged when park homes are sold – and is encouraging park home residents across West Cumbria to share their experiences. The Government has announced a call for evidence into the 10% commission fee paid to site owners whenContinue reading “Josh welcomes Government review into park home commission charges”

This week marks an important milestone for West Cumbria as work officially begins on developing the masterplan for Pioneer Park – a site with the potential to shape the future of our area for decades to come. Pioneer Park sits on hundreds of acres of land owned by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority right next toContinue reading “Weekly Column – 11.03.2026 – Progress towards our nuclear future”

Work has officially begun on shaping the future of Pioneer Park – a major new clean energy development opportunity adjacent to Sellafield that could play a significant role in the UK’s future nuclear programme. Members of Cumberland’s Nuclear Future Board gathered today (10th March) at Westlakes Science Park to launch the masterplanning phase of theContinue reading “Masterplanning begins for Pioneer Park”

Josh MacAlister MP is pitching in with local fundraising legend Gary McKee MBE, known as “Marathon Man”, as he takes on his latest extraordinary challenge of running 100 marathons in 100 days in the run-up to the London Marathon. Gary, from Cleator Moor, is hoping to raise £100,000 for Hospice at Home West Cumbria throughContinue reading “Josh MacAlister MP joins forces with ‘Marathon Man’ Gary McKee in bid to raise £100,000 for Hospice at Home West Cumbria”

Josh MacAlister MP, Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington, visited Moor Row Primary School to celebrate World Book Day, joining pupils to highlight the importance of reading. During the visit, Josh toured the school and read with each of the school’s four classes. Speaking with pupils and staff, he emphasised the importance of readingContinue reading “Josh MacAlister MP celebrates World Book Day with local school children”

A year ago, standing in Parliament introducing my Safer Phones Bill, I said that we must not shrug our shoulders and accept a childhood shaped by addictive algorithms, anonymous strangers and unchecked technological change. Responding, the Government committed to action within a year. I’m now a member of the Government and, almost exactly one yearContinue reading “Weekly Column – 04.03.2026 – How should we keep children safe online?”

Josh MacAlister MP visited the new Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, meeting with the school’s leadership team and its first cohort of medical students as they begin their training. The visit highlighted the school’s core mission: to train the next generation of doctors in Cumbria and keep them serving the communities that need them most.Continue reading “Josh MacAlister MP visits new Pears Cumbria School of Medicine”