Government's grammar school fixation overlooks the real issue - Farron
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has warned that the government's fixation with grammar schools overlooks the real issue of the massive cuts which threaten local schools.
13 Apr 2017
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Deadline looms for local election registration
With the local elections just four weeks away, local MP Tim Farron is urging local people to register to vote. The deadline for those who have not registered is midnight tonight.
13 Apr 2017
Farron: Local Unemployment falls but living standards face squeeze
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed a fall in local unemployment, but has warned that living standards face a squeeze due to rising inflation and slowing wage growth.
12 Apr 2017
Farron backs Cumbria Police to stamp out racism
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has backed Cumbria Police to stamp out all racism within the force.
12 Apr 2017
Small rural GP surgeries are at risk - Farron
Small rural GPs surgeries in Cumbria are losing funding every year as the government phases out its 'Minimum Practice Income Guarantee'. The latest tranche of funding is being removed this month. Tim Farron says that this risks the future of those surgeries unless government acts quickly.
11 Apr 2017
Free range hens allowed back outdoors following pressure from MP
The government has this week overturned its restrictions on free-range chickens following pressure from South Lakes MP Tim Farron. Tim has welcomed the move, saying it provides relief for local poultry farmers and gives consumers choice.
11 Apr 2017