The European Parliament has backed calls for the Chilcot Inquiry to be published and for a full inquiry to be launched into allegations that CIA interrogations took place on the British territory of Diego Garcia. The calls were added to a resolution today in amendments tabled by Liberal Democrat MEP Catherine Bearder.
Yesterday, South Lakes MP Tim Farron, county councillor Ian Stewart and the headteacher of Settlebeck School Dr Judith Greene met with Schools Minister David Laws MP in Westminster to make the case for more funding for councils to offer transport for post-16 students continuing in education.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today commented on the release of the Better Care Together health review, saying that 'vague words must now be turned into concrete proposals'.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron joined with Amber Watch at Kendal Fire Station on Friday evening to see for himself the work that they do.
Local MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the endoscopy unit at Westmorland General Hospital has successfully received 'JAG' accreditation from the Royal College of Physicians.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron urges local people to come and help develop Kendal's emergency plans.