Tim Farron meets with Rail Minister to take forward Lakes Line passing loop plans
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron recently met with the Minister for Rail, Lord Hendy, to progress plans for a passing loop on the Lakes Line.
10 Jul 2025
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Tim Farron presents bill to Parliament calling for new tough water regulator
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has presented a Private Members Bill in the House of Commons this week, which calls for a new regulator to take action against water companies which pollute rivers and lakes.
8 Jul 2025
Tim Farron celebrates huge campaign win as A66 upgrade finally given the green light
After years of campaigning, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed today’s announcement from the Government that long-awaited plans to dual the A66 from Penrith to Scotch Corner will go ahead.
8 Jul 2025
Tax rises are hammering Lakes hospitality businesses, MP tells Minister
During a debate in Parliament this week, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron warned government ministers that hospitality businesses in Cumbria were struggling to cope with tax rises.
4 Jul 2025
Tim Farron urges Secretary of State to scrap controversial disability benefit cuts
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron slammed government welfare cuts for disabled people as ‘unjust’ and ‘uncaring’.
1 Jul 2025
Westmorland MP backs Lib Dem amendment to controversial welfare bill to protect disabled people and carers from “senseless” cuts
Liberal Democrat MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, Tim Farron has backed the party’s amendment to the Government’s controversial welfare bill, in a bid to protect carers and disabled people at risk of losing support from the planned cuts.
26 Jun 2025