Farron responds to Scottish referendum plans
Commenting on Nicola Sturgeon's plans for a second independence referendum, South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron said:
13 Mar 2017
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£572million NHS cuts 'ask the impossible' - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has vowed to continue to fight to protect local NHS services in South Cumbria, following the government's announcement in the budget that it would press ahead with savage NHS cuts. This news comes in the week that it was announced that beds would be closed and services removed from hospitals in North and West Cumbria.
10 Mar 2017
Openreach separation must lead to improved rural broadband - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Openreach, which runs the UK's broadband infrastructure, will split from BT. However, he has insisted that the government must not be complacent about the urgent need to improve "snail's-pace internet" in rural areas.
10 Mar 2017
MP presents Arnside Primary School with Fairtrade status
Local MP Tim Farron has visited Arnside National CE Primary School to present the school with a certificate marking their Fairtrade status. He was then put through his paces by the pupils during a wide-ranging Q&A.
10 Mar 2017
Budget tax hike will hit hard-up farmers - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has warned that almost 5000 hard-up farmers across Cumbria will be hit by the Chancellor's tax hike for the self-employed, announced in yesterday's budget.
9 Mar 2017
Farron praises police as knife crime falls but warns about effects of budget cuts
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has praised Cumbria Police as figures released today show a fall in knife crime in the county, bucking the national trend. However, he has warned about the effect of further budget cuts to the county's police force and the impact this could have.
9 Mar 2017