South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Barrow & Furness MP John Woodcock have said they are 'encouraged' by the tone of comments from rail minister Claire Perry on the future of the threatened direct trains between Furness, the South Lakes and Manchester.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust will be acting on government guidelines on hospital parking.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has echoed a call from the Local Government Association for the ban on term-time holidays from school to be scrapped, so head teachers can take a "common-sense approach".
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is encouraging education and training organisations to get involved in the Money for Life Challenge, a national competition to encourage young people to improve their money management skills.
Minister for Schools David Laws MP met with South Lakes MP Tim Farron and Councillor Clare Feeney-Johnson discuss the issue of rural bus subsidies for students in Westminster this week
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the nearly 1000 young people in Cumbria will benefit from the new Early Years Pupil Premium.