Lakes Line delays let local people down - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the Conservatives of letting local people down, after the Rail Minister this week refused to give a date for the electrification of the Lakes Line.
28 Apr 2017
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Existing schools starved of cash as government prioritises free school experiment
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has backed a report, published today, which slams the government's school funding policy. He has accused the government of pursuing an ideologically-driven agenda to promote new free schools while cuts mean Cumbria faces the loss of over 600 teachers by 2020.
26 Apr 2017
Farron: More must be done to tackle child obesity crisis
Figures released today show that South Lakeland has the lowest level of obesity of any area in Cumbria. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed this news, but insists that far more still needs to be done to tackle the obesity crisis.
26 Apr 2017
Move Crown Court work to Kendal - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today called for Crown Court work to take place at Kendal Court. This would save money and offer a lifeline to Kendal Court, which is currently earmarked for closure.
25 Apr 2017
Tim pays tribute to Clare's energy and achievements
Local MP Tim Farron has paid tribute to Clare Feeney Johnson who is stepping down the County Council after 8 years of service. Clare continues as a Liberal Democrat District and Town councillor serving Kendal Nether ward.
25 Apr 2017
Farron: Conservatives are a threat to local health services
Local MP Tim Farron has today visited Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal. Tim has warned that the Conservatives' plans are a threat to local health services and the hospital, adding that only the Lib Dems have a plan to properly fund local health services.
24 Apr 2017