MP votes against cut to Universal Credit
Yesterday in the House of Commons, South Lakes MP Tim Farron voted to cancel Government plans to cut Universal Credit for struggling families in Cumbria.
16 Sep 2021
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MP tables motion in Parliament to protect British food and farming standards
On Back British Farming Day, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament calling on the Government to protect UK food and farming standards in future trade deals.
15 Sep 2021
MP votes against National Insurance hike for low paid workers and the self employed
Last night in Parliament, local MP Tim Farron voted against Conservative Government plans to hike National Insurance for low paid workers and the self-employed.
15 Sep 2021
‘Westmorland and Furness’ crowned public’s favourite to be name of new council in MP’s poll
'Westmorland and Furness' has been voted the most popular choice for the name of the new council in a public poll held by local MP Tim Farron.
14 Sep 2021
MP backs campaign to end scandal of unsold food being wasted, instead of donated to charities feeding hungry people
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is backing the #FoodOnPlates campaign to stop millions of tonnes of fresh, unsold food from being wasted, when it could instead go to charities and community groups feeding families.
13 Sep 2021
MP joins local leaders in urging Chancellor not to cut Universal Credit
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has joined other local leaders in writing to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak, urging him not to go ahead with plans to cut Universal Credit by £20 a week from October.
8 Sep 2021