MP hails ‘fantastic victory’ as Government pledges to make Windermere sewage-free
Commenting on this morning’s announcement from the Government setting out their plan to end sewage discharges into Windermere, local MP Tim Farron said:
10 Mar 2025
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International turmoil means now must be the time to increase Britain’s food security, Tim Farron tells minister
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron urged Treasury ministers to back British farmers to increase food production, in the wake of global instability.
5 Mar 2025
Tim Farron presents petition to save Kendal Post Office
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, local MP Tim Farron presented a petition urging Post Office Ltd to scrap their controversial plans to close Kendal Post Office.
26 Feb 2025
Tim Farron calls on Home Secretary to give more certainty to Ukraine refugees living in Cumbria
On the third year anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has written to the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, asking for Ukrainian refugees to be able to stay in Cumbria for longer.
24 Feb 2025
Government finally takes forward Tim Farron’s call for youth mobility visa to tackle Lakes staffing crisis
After years of campaigning, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has warmly welcomed today’s news that the Prime Minister will offer to extend the Youth Mobility Visa scheme to countries in the EU.
21 Feb 2025
Tim Farron launches petition calling for Coniston to keep a GP surgery
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has started a petition calling for local health bosses to find a new GP provider for Coniston.
20 Feb 2025