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Josh MacAlister, Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington, will introduce a Bill this Wednesday to protect children from the harms that can be caused by excessive screen time, and the use of social media and other apps, many of them addictive by design. Josh, a former teacher and charity CEO, who led a landmark independentContinue reading “MP launches Bill to tackle addictive phone use by children”

With confirmation that a Bill will be brought forward for debate and a vote by MPs on choice at the end of life I want to take this opportunity to explain some of the background to the proposed legislation and to let you know my current thinking. This can be an emotive issue and peopleContinue reading “Weekly Column – 09.10.2024 – Choice at the end of life”

I know many local pensioners are angry with me over the government’s decision to restrict the Winter Fuel Allowance to those pensioners who need it most. I understand your anger and I share it. The Conservatives left this country broke and broken – including a £22bn blackhole in the nation’s finances. So the government hasContinue reading “Weekly Column – 02.10.2024 – Make sure you claim what you’re entitled to”

Last week Labour’s flagship Renters’ Rights Bill was introduced to Parliament. The Bill delivers on the government’s manifesto commitment to reform the private rented sector and improve the quality of housing in it. It represents the biggest boost to renters’ rights in a generation and will benefit 10,000 people renting privately in West Cumbria.  WhenContinue reading “Weekly Column – 18.09.2024 – Greater rights and protections for private renters”

Whitehaven and Workington’s Labour MP has welcomed major new legislation to crack down on water bosses for polluting West Cumbria’s rivers, lakes and seas. The Water (Special Measures) Bill has been introduced to Parliament and will give regulators new powers to take tougher and faster action to crack down on water companies damaging the environmentContinue reading “Landmark legislation to crack down on bosses for polluting our rivers, lakes and seas”

From this week I’ll be writing a new weekly column in the Whitehaven News and the Times & Star. Here’s my first one: I’m delighted to be starting this new weekly column to keep you up to date with my work with you and on your behalf as your new Labour MP for Whitehaven andContinue reading “My first weekly column”

History was made in Parliament today as Andy’s Man Club groups in Whitehaven and Workington were invited to hold a special session in the Houses of Parliament for MPs. The session, hosted by Whitehaven & Workington MP Josh MacAlister, was held to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Over 20 MPs attended to learn more aboutContinue reading “MP hosts special session in Parliament for suicide prevention groups in Whitehaven and Workington”

The new Labour Government has announced a £421 million boost to local authorities to help vulnerable families with the cost of their energy, food and water – through an extension of the Household Support Fund. The funding was due to run out at the end of September, leaving thousands of vulnerable people across Cumbria withoutContinue reading “Household Support Fund extended to support those who need it this winter”

A new group bringing together key stakeholders has met for the first time to tackle the roadblocks getting in the way of delivering new nuclear in West Cumbria. The group, convened by Whitehaven & Workington MP Josh MacAlister – who was also elected this week to Chair the influential All-Party Parliamentary Group for Nuclear EnergyContinue reading “Nuclear Delivery Group for West Cumbria launched to unblock new nuclear”

A new group to develop and deliver plans for an ambitious expansion of the Port of Workington has met to start work. A major expansion of the port and effective use of the land around it, much of which is owned by the council, could transform the economic geography of West Cumbria. The group, chairedContinue reading “Port of Workington gearing up for ambitious expansion bid”