Lib Dem MP welcomes party’s plan to slash VAT for Cumbrian hospitality businesses
Local MP Tim Farron and the Liberal Democrats are calling for a 5% cut in VAT in this month's Budget to support Cumbria’s hospitality sector.
13 Nov 2025
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Scale of hospital bed blocking in South Cumbria leads to calls for social care review to be fast-tracked
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, after it emerged how many beds at local hospitals are being occupied by medically fit patients.
12 Nov 2025
Tim Farron calls for rethink over plans to reintroduce sea eagles to Cumbria
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has written to the Lake District National Park Authority, raising concerns about the impact the potential reintroduction of sea eagles will have on sheep farms in Cumbria.
6 Nov 2025
MP secures Education Secretary’s support for outdoor education campaign
On the floor of the House of Commons this week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron encouraged the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, to back his campaign to put outdoor learning on the school curriculum.
6 Nov 2025
Tim Farron urges Wes Streeting to back plans to bring radiotherapy to Kendal
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, asking for his support in the long-running campaign to bring radiotherapy treatment to Westmorland General Hospital.
5 Nov 2025
MP encourages DWP Secretary to continue funding training and skills opportunities in Cumbria
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday, Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to continue funding a skills and training programme for people in Cumbria.
28 Oct 2025