MP to run Coniston 14 for local cancer charity
Later this month, South Lakes MP Tim Farron will take on the Coniston 14 road race to raise money for CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria.
11 Mar 2024
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‘This will save lives’ – MP warmly welcomes green light for A66 dualling
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that plans to upgrade the A66 route between Penrith and Scotch Corner have been given the go-ahead by the Government.
8 Mar 2024
Cloth-eared Conservative budget shows it’s time for a General Election - MP
Responding to the Chancellor’s budget today, Cumbria’s Lib Dem MP Tim Farron said: “People in Westmorland are waiting months for hospital treatment, and are struggling to see a GP or a dentist on the NHS.
6 Mar 2024
Chancellor must use tomorrow’s budget to tackle Cumbria’s care staffing crisis - MP
Ahead of tomorrow’s budget, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has called for urgent support on the floor of the House of Commons from the Chancellor to fix the county’s social care staffing crisis.
5 Mar 2024
MP expresses concern over controversial move to switch to digital landlines
In Parliament last week, local MP Tim Farron questioned ministers over ongoing plans which are seeing Cumbria’s phone landlines switched off.
4 Mar 2024
MP challenges Net Zero Minister on Government plans for Cumbrian farmers to produce less food
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, local MP Tim Farron challenged the Government on the effect of their new agricultural policies on carbon emissions.
28 Feb 2024