Copeland’s MP questioned International Trade Minister Liam Fox in Parliament today (Thursday) on what was being done for Copeland farming businesses.

Trudy Harrison this afternoon (Wednesday) asked Theresa May to join her in “commending the hard work and dedication of the staff at West Cumberland Hospital, the North Cumbria Trust the Working Together Group and my fantastic community for their innovation and commitment”.

A full maternity service in West Cumbria is what everyone deserves and is entitled to – Copeland MP

Copeland MP Trudy Harrison has spoken out following today’s decision about the future of consultant-led maternity services at West Cumberland Hospital.

Copeland MP Trudy Harrison is backing local campaigners including the West Lakes Squirrel Initiative and the Keswick Hatchery by securing a debate in Westminster Hall.

Copeland MP Trudy Harrison talked about her vision for the nuclear industry during a two-day conference at Westlakes Science Park.

An action plan on how to tackle tourism in Copeland and bring more visitors to the area is to be drawn up.

Today is the start of Dementia Action Week and MP Trudy Harrison has been hearing about the vital work in Copeland to help people understand the condition better.

Around 225,000 people develop dementia every year – one person every 3 minutes – and that number is predicted to rise.

The Prime Minister has recognised Beau McKee, aged 11, from Cleator Moor, for raising over £30,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by undertaking 501 runs over 501 days.

Trudy has received assurances from rail chiefs that more services are planned as part of train timetable changes being introduced on Sunday.

Ahead of Northern’s May timetable changes, Mrs Harrison met with Rail Minister Andrew Jones and Northern Rail Regional Director Chris Jackson.

A midwife at West Cumberland Hospital has been nominated for an NHS Parliamentary Award by Copeland MP Trudy Harrison.

The annual awards demonstrate excellence in healthcare and MPs can nominate across seven categories.