Trudy highlights above average rates of smoking in pregnancy across Cumbria Wednesday, 1 May, 2024 THE MP for Copeland has highlighted the above average rates of smoking in pregnancy across Cumbria, the extremely powerful impacts of nicotine addiction and consequences to unborn babies. As a member of the Tobacco and Vapes Committee, Trudy Harrison MP is backing Government plans to create the first ever smokefree generation. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was voted on in the Commons last month... Local News
Beckermet to host Saturday Chataway 27th August 2021 Trudy is looking forward to meeting residents at her upcoming Saturday Chataway event. Members of the public are invited to meet and discuss issues with Trudy... Articles
Trudy and Farming Minister meet with Copeland's farming community 5th August 2021 The Minister for Farming joined with Trudy and members of her local faming community farmers in Nether Wasdale this month. Victoria Prentis MP visited the... Articles
Trudy welcomes new unitary authorities for Cumbria 21st July 2021 Plans for new unitary councils in Cumbria have taken an important step forward today following approval from Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick. For... Articles
Trudy hears about schools' 'innovative solutions' to recduce plastic waste during visit 16th July 2021 Pupils at Seascale Primary School enjoyed a special visit from their local MP during their last day of term. On Friday, Trudy Harrison MP joined pupils and... Articles
Government launches new strategy to revive high streets in Copeland 15th July 2021 Trudy has welcomed the launch of the Government’s new Build Back Better High Streets Strategy – which sets out how high streets across Copeland will be... Articles
Millom celebrates as £20.6m funding announced for the town 15th July 2021 The community of Millom are celebrating today as it is announced the town is set to benefit from a multi-million pound Government investment. Announced this... Articles
Trudy meets with Forestry England for update on Wild Ennerdale project 9th July 2021 The effects of climate change and restoring wildlife was the focus of a visit to Ennerdale this week, when Copeland’s MP joined Forestry England for an update... Articles
Trudy thanks local Work Coaches for support to get people back into work 8th July 2021 Marking once year since the Government’s Plan For Jobs was launched, the MP for Copeland has commended Whitehaven’s Job Centre, thanking work coaches for their... Articles
Copeland Business Crowned Regional Winner in Rural Oscars Awards 30th June 2021 A business in Copeland has been announced as a regional winner in the Countryside Alliance Awards. ‘The Gather’, a community-owned and run café and shop in... Articles