South Lakes MP Tim Farron has repeated his call for public sector workers to be given a pay rise, following years of a pay cap that has hit salaries as increases in inflation have left behind increases in pay.
Local MP Tim Farron has vowed to continue to fight against the government's plans for massive school cuts, as his survey of local teachers reveals a worrying picture including the loss of local teachers.
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news today that the Arts Council will be increasing its funding for Cumbria, saying it is a "well-deserved recognition of the hard work that has gone into making this area England's leading rural cultural destination."
Following the news that the government has scrapped its plans to bring back grammar schools, local MP Tim Farron has called on the government to go further and scrap its planned school cuts.
The watchdog needs teeth to ensure farmers get a fair deal, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron, as figures released this week by the government show that more than half of suppliers have faced problems in the last year.
