MP joins Arnside Fairtrade campaigners
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined local campaigners at Arnside railway station on Friday to help spread the message about Fairtrade, as part of their activities during this year's Fairtrade Fortnight.
7 Mar 2017
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Budget cash needed for existing schools, not ideological projects - Farron
South Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has said the government should use extra cash to support existing schools which face massive cuts, not to fund an ideologically-driven free schools project.
7 Mar 2017
Farron meets teaching union as campaign against school cuts continues
Schools across Westmorland and Lonsdale are set to see budgets slashed by more than £5.5 million, which could mean the loss of hundreds of teachers, according to the NUT. Local MP Tim Farron has secured a meeting with the Schools Minister next week in order to step up his campaign against school cuts.
6 Mar 2017
Four weeks left until flood grant deadline
With just four weeks left until the deadline, local MP Tim Farron is encouraging all residents who were affected by last winter's floods to apply for a flood grant of up to £5000.
3 Mar 2017
'Beautiful' Lake District outperforms rival tourist destinations
New research by VisitEngland shows the enduring popularity of the Lake District as a leading British tourist destination. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the report as a positive sign for the local economy and praised all those who work in the Lake District tourist economy.
3 Mar 2017
IPCC report into Poppi Worthington case published
Commenting on the publication today (3rd March) of the IPCC report into the Poppi Worthington case, Tim said:
3 Mar 2017