MP welcomes potential minimum wage rise
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that the Chancellor has said he wants to see an above-inflation increase in the minimum wage.
17 Jan 2014
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MP echoes investigation call and asks people to come forward
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today echoed the call of the Chair of the Morecambe Bay Investigation panel, Dr Bill Kirkup and has asked anyone with evidence to who received unsatisfactory care to come forward.
17 Jan 2014
MP calls on Cumbria to bid for further broadband cash
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has called on Cumbria County Council to bid for part of a new £10m pot, which aims to pilot alternative broadband technologies to help hook up the most remote areas to broadband.
15 Jan 2014
MP holds Saturday advice surgery
South Lakes MP Tim Farron is holding his next advice surgery at Milnthorpe Methodist Church on Saturday morning.
14 Jan 2014
Local MP to appear on BBC Question Time
South Lakes MP Tim Farron will be one of those debating the burning issues of the day on the BBC's flagship current affairs television programme 'Question Time' on Thursday night.
14 Jan 2014
MP asks for government help for hospital trust
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has asked the Government to step in and give support to the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust (UHMBT). In advance of a meeting between the Department of Health and local MP's Tim has sent a letter to Health Minister Dan Poulter, asking him to look at local moderation of tariffs paid to the trust for medical procedures. This would help the trust deal with its deficits and continue to improve patient care. Last September Tim secured £1,257,000 for the Trust to help cope with an expected upturn in winter patients. In the letter Tim says: "Dear Dan, I am writing concerning the University Hospitals Morecambe Bay Trust which serves my constituency. As you'll be aware, finances are strained for Trusts up and down the country, and UHMBT are facing particularly significant financial challenges. At present, the Trust has a deficit of £25 million, and need Government help to shift at least £15 million of it. Without providing a financial premium for healthcare services in geograph
13 Jan 2014