Trudy Harrison MP

Conservative MP for Copeland and PPS to the Prime Minister

First new deep coalmine for three decades must go ahead to fuel the UK steel industry

At the heart of this debate is an industry as old as industry itself; indeed, a technology which was first deployed in my neighbouring constituency of Workington using the then-advanced manufacturing process named after its founder, the (Henry) Bessemer blast furnace.

03 Jul 2019 Environment

Woodland destruction, predators and disease - red squirrel decline is a tough nut to crack

With 3.5million grey squirrels in the UK against just 140,000 red squirrels, it follows that where there are live grey squirrels, there will be dead reds, says Trudy Harrison MP.

18 Feb 2019 Energy

There is huge potential to power the nation using small nuclear reactors

Interest is growing in the potential for small modular reactors to provide low-cost, low-carbon energy – and Cumbria is well-placed to lead the charge, says Trudy Harrison

12 Mar 2018 Energy

The nuclear industry is a future worth working towards – and developing for

The nuclear industry is firing up for an exciting future, so the government needs to develop a strategy to deliver the next generation of skilled workers, writes Trudy Harrison

05 Mar 2018 Environment

It’s time to stop the use of wild animals in travelling circuses

A ban on wild animals in circuses has widespread cross-party support. Bringing the law up to date is long overdue, writes Trudy Harrison