South Lakes MP Tim Farron is calling on the government to reimburse Mountain Rescue services for almost £40,000 of costs incurred during Storm Desmond last winter. Tim has warned that the money is critical so they can replace damaged equipment and be prepared to react in a future emergency.
The UK must remain part of the single market to protect Cumbrian farmers, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has insisted. The latest government figures show that dairy farmers have faced a massive slump in income over the last year.
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has submitted a motion in parliament to congratulate the organisers of the Kendal Wool Gathering, which will take place over this weekend to celebrate the history of the wool trade in the area.
The government must push ahead with the Lakes Line electrification without further delay so that the line is not stuck with old trains, according to South Lakeland MP Tim Farron.
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has warned that community pharmacies could face closure, following the government's announcement that funding will be cut by more than 7% over the next two years.
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has raised concerns about ongoing sewage contamination of the River Kent, calling on the Environment Agency to issue an urgent safety update, as well as for United Utilities to be held responsible for fixing the damage already caused.