South Lakes MP backs #Care4Carers fundraiser
Local MP Tim Farron has thrown his support behind a new fundraiser to support care workers who have been affected by coronavirus.
3 Apr 2020
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MP - NHS debt write off "win" must come with testing and PPE investment
Local MP Tim Farron has claimed a campaign victory as the Government announces it will write off over £13bn of NHS debt and he has called for investment in Covid-19 testing and PPE for NHS staff.
3 Apr 2020
South Lakes MP urges Health Secretary to provide local hospitals with ventilators in advance of peak outbreak of coronavirus
Local MP Tim Farron has written to the Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, to make the case for the Government to provide hospitals in Morecambe Bay with ventilators before they see a steep rise in the number of coronavirus cases.
2 Apr 2020
South Lakes MP calls for virtual recall of Parliament
Local MP Tim Farron has joined calls from MPs across the political spectrum for Parliament to be virtually recalled so MPs can continue to represent their constituents during the coronavirus crisis.
1 Apr 2020
MP signs cross-party letter to the PM calling for compensation scheme for families of NHS staff who die from coronavirus
Local MP Tim Farron has joined over 50 MPs in signing a letter to the Prime Minister calling for compensation for the families of those who lose their lives on the frontline of the battle against coronavirus.
1 Apr 2020
MP demands immediate Government intervention as fears that personal protective equipment in Cumbria’s care homes is set to run out by the end of the week
Local MP Tim Farron says there are huge fears among people working in social care in Cumbria that they could run out of personal protective equipment (PPE) by the end of the week.
31 Mar 2020