Cumbrian MP and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Hill Farming Tim Farron has called for urgent government action after an Oxfam report stated that farming families are going without food so they can afford to feed their livestock.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed the news that the UK's rural rollout of fast broadband has been given a boost as the European Union's competition commissioner has approved the state-funded scheme. This issue has been the main reason given by the County Council for the failure to start the project so far.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today thanked the people behind the 'Keep the Flame' event after plans were revealed for a two day event in place of this years Torchlight Carnival.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has backed a call from Cumbria County Council for local people to come forward as foster carers.
An innovative energy scheme launched by South Lakeland District Council has been praised in Westminster by South Lakes MP Tim Farron. The buying co-operative is estimated to make savings of £60 to £300 for local residents per year.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today welcomed farming minister David Heath to Kendal to discuss farming and the rural economy.