‘They’ve thrown Cumbria’s farmers to the wolves’ – Tim Farron reacts to Budget
Commenting on the reductions in agricultural property relief on inheritance tax announced in today’s Budget, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said:
30 Oct 2024
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Tim Farron urges Treasury not to cut farming budget
On the eve of the Labour Government’s first Budget tomorrow, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has pleaded with ministers in the Treasury not to cut the agriculture budget.
29 Oct 2024
Tim Farron pays tribute in Parliament to Kendal-based counselling service for veterans
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron asked the Secretary of State for Defence to champion the work of a local counselling service for veterans.
29 Oct 2024
MP secures meeting with Water Minister to discuss Windermere sewage problems
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has secured a meeting with the Minister of State for Water about tackling sewage pollution in Windermere.
28 Oct 2024
Tim Farron blasts United Utilities for dumping millions of litres of sewage into Windermere
Responding to a BBC investigation which found that United Utilities repeatedly dumped millions of litres of raw sewage illegally into Windermere, local MP Tim Farron said:
17 Oct 2024
Tim Farron joins forces with former Prime Minister to call for green light for A66 upgrade
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has teamed up with former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ask the Government to confirm if they will provide the money for the planned upgrade of the A66.
16 Oct 2024