South Lakes MP Tim Farron yesterday attended a meeting with local Head Teachers to discuss the funding crisis facing local schools. The Cumbrian branch of the National Association of Head Teachers, which organised the meeting, estimates that schools in Cumbria face a cut of £23million by 2020. Tim has bid for a parliamentary debate on this issue.
Data released today showing a 14% increase in the number of last-minute cancelled operations compared to a year ago is further evidence of the mounting pressure on local hospitals, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron. Tim is calling for the government to provide emergency funding to support hospitals.
A letter sent by a Conservative minister to South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has confirmed that flood-hit communities across Cumbria will not receive a penny extra from a £15 million fund given by the EU following last winter's floods. Tim has branded the decision a "disgraceful betrayal" of local communities.
Hidden deep in a report this morning, the government has admitted that they do not support safe standing at football grounds. South Lakes MP and Blackburn Rovers fan Tim Farron has criticised the decision, calling it a "missed opportunity" and saying the government should look at the evidence and listen to fans.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has insisted that the underfunding of social care is a national problem that the government must address, as the latest data shows that the local NHS lost over 1400 days due to problems in social care causing 'bed-blocking'. This comes following allegations that Surrey County Council was given a special deal for social care funding.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised the dedication of local hospital staff following their most recent inspection, which saw the quality of care provided being awarded a rating of 'outstanding'.
