Farron welcomes government U-Turn on self-employment tax hike
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the government's decision today to U-turn on last week's budget and scrap plans to hit self-employed workers with a tax-hike.
15 Mar 2017
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Transitional arrangements needed for women hit by pension changes - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has met in parliament with women campaigning against state pension inequality for women. Tim bas backed their calls for fair transitional arrangements, as well as for new rules to ensure that women are informed of all changes in the future.
15 Mar 2017
Farron: dire broadband figures show need for major investment
Two in five broadband connections in Westmorland and Lonsdale receive speeds under 10 Mbps, official data released this week shows. Local MP Tim Farron has said the government must do more to improve broadband access in rural areas, to boost the economy and support jobs.
15 Mar 2017
Farron thanks councillor for 'outstanding contribution'
Local MP Tim Farron has thanked hardworking local councillor Heidi Halliday for her 'outstanding contribution', following the news that Heidi is stepping down from her role as a district councillor as her term as a county councillor comes to an end this May.
14 Mar 2017
Farron to press schools minister over massive cuts
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has arranged a meeting with the Schools Minister and other Cumbrian MPs to highlight the funding crisis that local schools are facing. Yesterday, a leading teaching union gave evidence in parliament expressing concern that the government was diverting extra funds towards new free schools while leaving existing schools to face vast cuts.
14 Mar 2017
Prison fire figures raise safety concerns
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has uncovered figures showing that there were a record 2580 prison fires nationally last year, including at local prisons Haverigg and Lancaster Farms. Tim has said these figures raise concerns about staff and inmate safety.
14 Mar 2017