COPELAND'S MP Jamie Reed has claimed the Government has failed to understand West Cumbria.

He was speaking following the Queen's Speech last week which laid out the Government's plans for the new parliamentary session.

Mr Reed said: “The Government has failed to include in its legislative program any measures to support us here in west Cumbria. It has also failed to set out any plans to tackle the financial crisis facing the NHS and Social Care. 

"I continue to work inside and outside of Parliament, calling on Government to provide the Success Regime with the resources it needs to realise the ambitions of our communities”. 

Mr Reed also repeated his calls to the Government to provide West Cumbria with the resources and infrastructure needed to realise its potential. 

"We are trying to build a 21st century economy, but are stuck with a 20th century infrastructure,'' he said. "It is vital that the Government listen to and understand the needs and the potential of West Cumbria. 

"Through investment in our infrastructure, in public transport, in the A595, and our digital economy, we can and will become a real Cumbrian Powerhouse. 

"Together, we are working locally to realise our vision of becoming a world centre for Nuclear Excellence, delivering economic growth and new opportunities for local people. 

“Collectively, we are making every effort to create a world class health economy, fit for the 21st century, which will overcome the unique challenges that we face in this part of the world.''

He added the recent Queen’s Speech demonstrated that Government has failed to understand West Cumbria.”