MP slams Conservative minister for calling Cumbrian farmers ‘feeble’
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has slammed a Conservative cabinet minister who described local farmers as 'feeble'.
1 Jul 2021
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Government retirement plans risk the future of farming in Cumbria - MP
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has accused the Government of threatening the future of farming in the county, after it was revealed they are encouraging farmers to leave the industry without any plans to replace them.
24 Jun 2021
Raise a penny on income tax to fix social care crisis - MP
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron urged ministers to raise income tax by a penny in every pound to properly fund social care in Britain.
24 Jun 2021
Tim Farron to tackle the London Marathon and fundraise for local youth project
Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, will run the London Marathon on Sunday 3 October to raise funds for South Lakes charity, Brathay Trust, to help young people most negatively affected by the pandemic.
23 Jun 2021
MP urges Secretary of State to hold Parliamentary vote on Australia trade deal
In the House of Commons this morning, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron pressed the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, to hold a vote in Parliament on the Government's new controversial trade deal with Australia.
23 Jun 2021
South Cumbria stroke and neurological group welcomes news of new provider for Holehird care home
A group representing stroke and neurological patients and carers in South Cumbria has welcomed the news that a new provider has been found to take over Holehird care home in Windermere.
16 Jun 2021