A new radiotherapy machine at the Rosemere Cancer Centre in Preston is welcome, but does nothing to address the long travel times for South Lakes residents, according to local MP Tim Farron. He has accused the government of stalling over plans for a radiotherapy centre in Kendal.
This week South Lakes MP Tim Farron presented a Bill to Parliament which aims to cap the maximum time patients need to travel for radiotherapy treatment.
Cumbria Day, held yesterday in parliament and organised jointly by all the county's MPs, was a resounding success and saw businesses from across the county make the trip to London to showcase the best of Cumbria.
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news today that the RPA has made 2016 farm support payments to almost 60% of eligible farmers, but has warned that this will come as "scant consolation" for those farmers still waiting for last year's payments.
Last week South Lakeland MP Tim Farron went to 10 Downing Street to deliver a petition on behalf of thousands of constituents to stop local health service cuts.
Over the last few months Cumbria's MPs have been working together to organise 'Cumbria Day', which will be celebrated in parliament today (Tuesday 6th December). The event will include businesses coming down from across the county to showcase the very best of what Cumbria has to offer.
