Copeland by-election: Labour faces its nuclear test in the energy coast’s safe seat
by Patrick Maguire from Environment | The Guardian on (#2827W)
The party can't afford to lose the Cumbrian seat which has concerns over immigration and its power plant
In the port of Whitehaven, a homemade banner affixed to an industrial garage confronts those arriving by train: "Save services at West Cumberland Hospital. Do not arrive D.o.A at Carlisle."
The local hospital risks losing its major trauma and maternity units - with ambulances facing a 40-mile journey in unpredictable rural traffic. Just about every shop window in Whitehaven and beyond bears a poster urging action.
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