South Lakes MP and chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming, Tim Farron, has called for more protection for farmers against rapid cuts in milk prices. Tim's call backs that made by a group of MPs from the Defra select committee.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised local councillor Alvin Finch for securing funding for a new defibrillator for Ghyllside School and Kirkland ward.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the launch of new National Savings and Investments Bonds for pensioners. Tim believes that the new bond is rewarding Cumbrian savers.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a campaign by the Citizens Advice calling a fair deal for prepay customers. Tim has been told there are a number of Citizens Advice client's in our area who have been affected by this issue.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that Kirkby-in-Furness is a step closer to a five pence per litre cut in fuel duty. This is another step forward in Tim's long running campaign to cut fuel prices in our area.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has secured an agreement from the Treasury that they will fund the £15 million project to bring a radiotherapy unit to Kendal, subject to the business case being approved.
