Plans for an Eden Project in Morecambe have received official backing from the Chancellor today as he pledged £100,000 in today’s budget to support the development of the proposals being led by Eden Project International.

Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris said: "I am elated. I have been to see the Chancellor on a number of occasions about this project and had asked for some initial funding to help the project progress.

"I am delighted that the Chancellor has backed me and our area by giving his support for Eden.

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"This is now the start of the Eden Project becoming a reality in Morecambe and Lunesdale."