New figures show more young people taking an apprenticeship - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has highlighted new figures that shows that young people in Cumbria are taking up training and apprenticeships.
4 Jul 2014
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MP backs Independents' Day
On the eve of 'Independents Day', created to support small businesses, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on local residents to back our high streets.
3 Jul 2014
Farron meets new NFU President
South Lakes MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming, Tim Farron, met with new NFU President Meurig Raymond in Parliament on Tuesday.
3 Jul 2014
Thousands of pensioners in Cumbria could benefit from Lib Dem plan
Over 100,000 pensioners in Cumbria would be guaranteed to earn at least an extra £790 per year by the end of the next parliament under Liberal Democrat manifesto plans, Pensions Minister Steve Webb and Tim Farron MP have announced.
2 Jul 2014
MP welcomes South Lakes arts funding - but says the North is still under funded!
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that three major projects based in our area will be funded by the Arts Council to the tune of nearly £2 million.
1 Jul 2014
New bill to stop unjust evictions
Sarah Teather, MP for Brent Central, is introducing a new bill in the House of Commons to prevent evictions when tenants complain about faults or ask for repairs. South Lakes MP and President of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron has today announced his support for the bill.
1 Jul 2014