Minister 'Out of Touch' with youth transport problems in rural areas - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has slammed a "dismissive" letter from a government minister condemning students in rural areas to a lack of post-16 options.
5 Oct 2016
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Farron: Kendal maternity unit needs 24/7 staffing
Data showing that almost two thirds of babies born at Kendal's maternity unit were born out-of-hours shows why it must be staffed 24/7, according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
4 Oct 2016
Schools budget spared £8m cuts but government underfunding persists - Farron
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that recommendations to recoup the £8million High Needs Overspend from the Schools budget of Cumbrian schools have been withdrawn. However, Tim has insisted that the government must properly fund Cumbria's High Needs Budget, adding that "Government underfunding continues to hurt the neediest pupils".
4 Oct 2016
Chess competition under threat after tax hike
A popular national chess competition is at risk of disappearing following a recent tax hike by the government. South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has urged the Chancellor to exempt it from VAT so that local students can continue to participate.
4 Oct 2016
MP opens new-look Sedbergh Post Office
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron cut the ribbon to officially reopen Sedbergh Post Office following its modernisation and refurbishment.
3 Oct 2016
RPA incompetence set to cost taxpayer - Farron
The "utter incompetence" of the Government's Rural Payments Agency will leave taxpayers to foot the bill. South Lakes MP Tim Farron is demanding immediate action from the Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom MP.
3 Oct 2016