A new industrial plan for West Cumbria has been launched by Josh MacAlister, Labour’s Parliamentary candidate for Whitehaven & Workington. The plan, produced after extensive engagement with local business leaders, sets out five detailed priorities for public and private investment which will help West Cumbria to benefit from a new industrial revolution driven by theContinue reading ““Bold, ambitious” new plan to create 1,000 new jobs in West Cumbria”
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Families in West Cumbria set to be £1,900 worse off by the end of this parliament
New analysis I’ve done – based on research by the Resolution Foundation – following the Autumn Statement reveals the staggering hit to living standards in West Cumbria over the last five years. The average household is set to end this parliament £1,900 worse off than in 2019 thanks to low growth, stagnant wages, run-away inflationContinue reading “Families in West Cumbria set to be £1,900 worse off by the end of this parliament”
Tooth decay forced 295 patients to A&E in North and West Cumbria last year
295 people were forced to attend A&E at West Cumberland Hospital and Cumberland Infirmary last year due to dental decay, as patients across the county find it impossible to get an appointment with an NHS dentist when they need one. At North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in 2022/23, 235 patients were seen inContinue reading “Tooth decay forced 295 patients to A&E in North and West Cumbria last year”
82,000 Adults in Cumbria ‘Rationing heating or electricity to keep up with debt payments’
One year on from the Tories’ disastrous mini-budget, new analysis I’ve done, building on a StepChange survey for BBC Money Box, reveals a staggering 82,000 adults in Cumbria are forced to cut back on essentials like heating and electricity to keep up with debt repayments. Over 135,000 are in financial difficulty, and 51,000 have changedContinue reading “82,000 Adults in Cumbria ‘Rationing heating or electricity to keep up with debt payments’”
My call for transport investment in West Cumbria
Read my statement and letter following the Prime Minister’s cancellation of HS2.
More than 90% of crimes in West Cumbria go unsolved
Latest figures, published by the Home Office, reveal just 8% of crimes resulted in a charge or summons across Cumbria in the last year – that includes just 4% of sexual offences, and just 7% of violent crimes. Keir Starmer has made ‘Making Britain’s Streets Safe’ a central mission of the next Labour Government. WithinContinue reading “More than 90% of crimes in West Cumbria go unsolved”
Backing British Farmers
Today is Back British Farming Day and I want to take the chance to make clear my absolute commitment to back and champion West Cumbria’s farmers if elected as your MP. Farmers have been badly let down by the Tories and many are really struggling right now. I’m proud that Labour is now firmly onContinue reading “Backing British Farmers”
1,151 patients in north and west Cumbria died while on NHS waiting lists last year
1,151 people died in North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust last year while waiting for care on the NHS, as patients face record waiting times. Freedom of information requests have revealed that record numbers of people are passing away having never received the treatment they were waiting for. Latest data shows that around 121,000Continue reading “1,151 patients in north and west Cumbria died while on NHS waiting lists last year”
Cancer patients in Cumbria waiting up to 253 days for diagnosis or treatment, as Tories scrap cancer standards
Data sourced by the Labour Party through Freedom of Information request has revealed patients at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust are facing long waits for cancer care, showing that: Waiting times for cancer patients in England have worsened every year since the Conservatives came to power in 2010. The government is now setContinue reading “Cancer patients in Cumbria waiting up to 253 days for diagnosis or treatment, as Tories scrap cancer standards”
My letter to the Minister re the closure of Wilko
This week I wrote to Kemi Badenoch, Secretary of State for Business & Trade, about the closure of Wilko. I asked what steps her government is taking to support any potential sale to keep as many stores open and protect as many jobs as possible. You can read my letter below: Dear Secretary of State,Continue reading “My letter to the Minister re the closure of Wilko”
Josh MacAlister MP 