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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”

Cumbria’s new MPs and the leaders of local health and care services met this month at West Cumberland Hospital to discuss the improvements they all want to see to local services. The meeting, convened by MPs Josh MacAlister, Julie Minns and Markus Campbell-Savours, brought together the leaders of local hospital, mental health, GP, pharmacy, dentalContinue reading “MPs and NHS bosses agree to work together to improve services”

A new board set up by Whitehaven & Workington MP Josh MacAlister to drive forward the regeneration of Whitehaven town centre has met and agreed a plan of action. The board is made up of two dozen local political, business and community leaders, including Cllr Emma Williamson, Deputy Leader of Cumberland Council; David Allen, Cumbria’sContinue reading “New town centre board to drive forward Whitehaven regeneration”

A letter signed by more than 100 political, business and union leaders from across north and west Cumbria is calling for urgent action to resolve land issues at Moorside so that new nuclear power stations can be built. NDA plans for the land are putting West Cumbria’s chances of hosting the first generation of smallContinue reading “Cumbrian leaders put pressure on NDA over land for new nuclear”

I was very honoured to give my maiden speech in Parliament speaking of my love of West Cumbria and our people and some of the priorities I’ll be focusing on as your MP. You can watch it below.

I used my first question in Parliament to call for a debate on the infected blood scandal. You can watch it below.