MP Meets Youth Forum Members
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron met with members of the North West Youth Forum on Saturday, to discuss his role as an elected representative and the young people's concerns about the area.
11 Apr 2016
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Farron: Two New Apprenticeships Needed Each Day
Local MP Tim Farron has urged businesses in South Lakeland to take on apprentices, as the latest figures show that two new apprenticeships are needed each day for there to be as many this year as last.
11 Apr 2016
Farron Calls For Additional Funds For Flooded Businesses
A lack of funds means that many flooded businesses are missing out on the flood recovery grant. South Lakes MP Tim Farron today challenged a visiting government minister to put more money in the pot, to support those which have missed out.
7 Apr 2016
Farron: Minister's A591 Announcement "Not Good Enough For South Lakeland"
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has described the Transport Secretary's announcement today that the A591 will reopen in mid-May as "not good enough for South Lakeland", pointing out that the continued closure of the road is costing local businesses half a million pounds per day.
7 Apr 2016
Farron:'Utter Disgrace' That Government Is Failing Flood Victims On EU Funding
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has accused the government of a "callous lack of urgency" as it emerges that the government has still not completed its application to the EU Solidarity Fund to help areas affected by last December's devastating floods.
6 Apr 2016
Farron: Hospital Discharges Put Vulnerable Patients At Risk
Local MP Tim Farron has called for an inquiry into hospital procedures, following further revelations that vulnerable people are being discharged from hospital without appropriate care and travel arrangements being put in place.
6 Apr 2016