MP backs NSPCC 'share aware' online campaign
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is lending his support to the NSPCC's new 'Share Aware' campaign which aims to encourage families to talk about socialising safely online.
12 Jan 2015
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MP welcomes funding to boost voter registration
The government has today announced that £12,030.94 will be given to South Lakeland District Council to boost the number of people registering to vote. The funding has been welcomed by South Lakes MP Tim Farron who has used the announcement to urge people to register to vote.
9 Jan 2015
Sri Lankan elections and the election of Maithripala Sirisena
Liberal Democrat Foreign and Commonwealth Spokesperson Tim Farron MP has today commented on the Presidential election results in Sri Lanka and the election of Maithripala Sirisena.
9 Jan 2015
Is the UK's best small shop in Westmorland?
Local MP Tim Farron is calling on small shops in Westmorland & Lonsdale to enter the 'Best Small Shops Competition' for a chance to be recognised in an awards ceremony at the Houses of Parliament.
9 Jan 2015
First Milk delays payments by two weeks - MP points out direct debits don't wait two weeks!
First Milk will delay its members' next milk cheque by two weeks to help it balance its books. The payment due on 12 January will be pushed back to 26 January, and all subsequent ones will be made a fortnight later than planned. South Lakes MP Tim Farron has said 'when first milk defer their payments by two weeks they need to remember people cannot defer their direct debits - this threatens the future of many family farms'.
8 Jan 2015
MP welcomes extra services from Manchester Airport to Windermere
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has the welcomed news that capacity will be increased throughout the north. Tim's lobbying to extend services on the Lakes Line and protect the direct link between Manchester Airport and Windermere has paid off.
8 Jan 2015