MP joins over 1,000 campaigners to protest fracking in Lancashire
Local MP Tim Farron joined over 1,000 campaigners on Saturday at Preston New Road near Blackpool to protest the decision to allow fracking to start on the site.
23 Oct 2018
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MP urges Government to protect local communities from surface water flooding
Local MP Tim Farron has pushed the Government to hold water companies to a much higher standard to protect communities in the South Lakes from surface water flooding.
23 Oct 2018
MP backs Police and Crime Commissioner over merger fears
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner's opposition to a potential merger with another force.
19 Oct 2018
MP uses Parliamentary debate to slam Universal Credit ‘hidden clause’ which could see local small business owners lose thousands of pounds
South Lakes MP Tim Farron used a debate in Parliament this afternoon to slam a 'hidden clause' in Universal Credit to which could see local small business owners lose thousands of pounds.
17 Oct 2018
New industry report backs MP’s call for better access to radiotherapy treatment
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed a new report from patient groups, academics, government and the private sector which provides recommendations to the NHS that would improve access to advanced radiotherapy services in the UK.
17 Oct 2018
MP raises the need for specialist eating disorder service for young people in Cumbria during debate in Parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron used a debate in Parliament this morning to make the case for a specialist one-to-one service for young people in Cumbria with eating disorders.
16 Oct 2018