MP launches series of 'Town Hall' meetings
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is to launch a series of 'town hall meetings' alongside his annual summer tour this year.
20 Jul 2017
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Kentmere Ward is safe if staffed properly - Farron
An inspection by the CQC into mental health wards run by the Cumbria Partnership NHS Trust has found that they require improvement.
20 Jul 2017
Farron fights for Hill Farm Allowance to protect local farmers
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has today expressed his disappointment that the DEFRA Minister Michael Gove MP refused to commit to protecting local farmers by introducing a Hill Farm Allowance. Figures show that without this support many farmers will be forced out of business.
20 Jul 2017
Farron campaign victory for direct airport trains
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed an important victory for his long-running campaign for more direct trains from Windermere to Manchester Airport, with the news that hybrid trains will start running on the Lakes Line. However, he has warned that the government must make sure this plan becomes a reality.
20 Jul 2017
GSK announcement adds to government neglect of Cumbria - Farron
Today's announcement by GSK to cancel their planned investment at their Ulverston site shows the Government has taken its eye off the ball when it comes to the Cumbrian economy, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
19 Jul 2017
Farron calls on other supermarkets to follow Morrisons' lead
Following the news that Morrisons have committed to buy all their fresh meat from the UK, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on the other 'big four' supermarkets to follow suit.
18 Jul 2017