Following news that the European Parliament's Agricultural Committee will not vote on amendments to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) until 2013, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has raised concerns that further delays to the implementation of the new CAP could have a huge impact of farmers in the UK.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has welcomed the announcement of a Government action plan to combat the deadly Ash Dieback fungus Chalara, but lamented the fact that decisive action was not taken sooner to tackle the disease.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has added his support to the 'Future... Food... Farmers' campaign launched by the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA). The campaign aims to raise the public and political awareness of the impending age crisis in the farming industry across Europe.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has taken part in a sponsored "24-hour static cycle" event in Parliament, to show support and raise funds for the Poppy Factory, a charity who help ex-service personnel find new employment after leaving the Armed Forces.
Cumbrian MP Tim Farron has added his voice to the campaign to the NHS Blood and Transport (NHSBT) service's campaign to find 10,000 new blood donors in the Cumbria and the North West of England in 100 days.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has used a meeting with BT's Director of Public Affairs Tim O'Sullivan to press the case for a superfast broadband in Windermere and Bowness, insisting a commitment from BT to exploring the options for a new connection would be a massive boost for local residents and businesses.
