The government must do more to ensure rural areas have a decent broadband connection, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron. New research from Ofcom shows that more than a million homes across the UK are still unable to get a "decent" broadband connection.
The government should use the £84.2 million fine given to drugs giant Pfizer last week to support small rural pharmacies, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has hailed a "massive win" for local 6th Form students as Northern have agreed to introduce a discount season ticket scheme for those travelling to school on the train.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed plans to provide a fairer funding deal for schools in rural areas, but has warned that the plans still leave the education system desperately short of funding.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed calls by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) today for the government to do more to support economic growth and tourism in rural England. Tim has written to the Tourism Minister to call for the government to do more to promote the Lake District as a tourist destination.
Local MP Tim Farron has praised local businesses following today's news that his Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency has the third lowest unemployment rate of all 650 UK constituencies.
