Farron Calls For Urgent Action For Kendal Bridge
Tim Farron MP has this evening called for urgent action to reopen Victoria Bridge in Kendal, following its closure due to safety concerns.
6 Jan 2016
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Farron: Social Care Solution Needed To Address 'Bed Blocking' Problem
The Liberal Democrats have called in parliament for a cross-party commission to solve the crisis in NHS and social care, as local statistics show the extent of 'bed blocking' in Cumbria.
6 Jan 2016
Farron: Lib Dems Will Block Universal Credit Cuts For Lowest Earners
The Lib Dems will block Conservative attempts to cut the incomes of people on low and middle incomes, Tim Farron MP has warned today.
6 Jan 2016
Farron: Affordable Housing Must Be Protected
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron yesterday proposed an amendment to the Housing Bill designed to ensure that new developments include a range of properly affordable housing to both rent and buy, and to stop these houses becoming second homes. Tim's amendment was supported by almost a third of MPs, but was defeated due to Conservative opposition.
6 Jan 2016
Farron: A591 Must Be 'National Strategic Priority'
Tim Farron MP has today called in the House of Commons for the government to show a renewed sense of urgency in dealing with the problems caused by flooding in South Lakeland, calling in particular for a solution to the A591 closure.
5 Jan 2016
Farron Pushes Minister For Radiotherapy Commitment
South Lakes MP Tim Farron today called on the Health Secretary to back plans for radiotherapy at Westmorland General Hospital.
5 Jan 2016