MP meets with rail bosses to make the case for Lakes Line upgrades
Local MP Tim Farron met with bosses from the Rail Delivery Group, the industry's main representatives, to make the case for much needed improvements to the Lakes Line.
22 Nov 2018
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MP tables motion in Parliament to offer asylum to Asia Bibi
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has tabled a motion in Parliament calling on the Government to immediately extend an offer of unconditional asylum to Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi and her family.
20 Nov 2018
Incompetence in the boardroom not leaves on the line to blame for Northern rail misery – MP
Commenting on the news that Northern have blamed excessive leaves on the line for over a quarter of their trains being late or cancelled during October, local MP Tim Farron said:
20 Nov 2018
MP calls for poverty impact assessments for all new laws to help tackle the rise of poverty in the South Lakes
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, local MP Tim Farron has urged the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to introduce poverty mandatory impact assessments for all new laws.
19 Nov 2018
MP launches health survey to help in the fight for better local services
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is sending a health survey to 25,000 homes across his constituency to help get a better idea of local residents' experiences using local health services and how they could be improved.
15 Nov 2018
MP joins local residents to demand flood defences for Windermere lake
Local MP Tim Farron's campaign to secure flood defences around Windermere lake took a step forward this week after the Environment Agency and local people agreed on a set of flood relief schemes for the area.
13 Nov 2018