Cumbrian MP urges Health Secretary to support small rural GP surgeries
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, local MP Tim Farron encouraged the Government to set up a fund to help rural GP surgeries in the South Lakes.
6 Feb 2020
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MP welcomes step forward in campaign to bring specialist eating disorder service to South Cumbria
Local MP Tim Farron's long-running campaign for a specialist eating disorder service in South Cumbria was given a boost this week after ministers said the service should start in the Spring.
6 Feb 2020
‘Don’t impose mayor on Cumbria’ South Lakes MP tells Government
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron warned ministers that any new devolution deal for Cumbria should not include having a single mayor in charge of the county.
5 Feb 2020
South Lakes MP hails huge community campaign win after Government announce plans to Sack Northern
Commenting on today's news that the Government have stripped Arriva of their Northern franchise, local MP Tim Farron said: "This is a big, big win for rail passengers here in Cumbria and across the North West.
30 Jan 2020
South Lakes MP warns that new proposed migrant salary threshold would still be a wrecking ball to Lake District hospitality sector
Commenting on today's report released by the Migration Advisory Committee that recommends that Government to drop the salary threshold for immigrants from £30,000 to £25,600, local MP Tim Farron said: "Today's report is a tiny step in the right direction, but given that the average wage in hospitality in Cumbria is £17,000, a £25,600 threshold for overseas workers would still serve as a wrecking ball to the hospitality sector here in the Lake District.
28 Jan 2020
South Lakes MP runs every day in January to raise money for eating disorder charity
Local MP Tim Farron has been running every day this month to raise money for BEAT, a charity which supports people with eating disorders across the UK.
27 Jan 2020