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Tim Farron is pictured being presented by Legion staff member, Bethan Herbert, with a giant replica of the personalised pledge card which he has been given in recognition of his pledge.

Farron pledges to "do his bit" for British Armed Forces

South Lakeland MP Tim Farron has pledged to do his bit for the British Armed Forces family, after meeting last week with a delegation from The Royal British Legion to get behind the charity's call for general election candidates of all parties to support the whole Armed Forces family. Mr Farron also discussed the Legion's manifesto and the changes that it is calling for.

8 Feb 2010
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Tim with students at Ambleside campus

MP pledges to keep up fight as university gives ground over future of Ambleside campus

Commenting on today's crucial meeting of the board of governors at the University of Cumbria, South Lakes MP Tim Farron, who has led the campaign to save Ambleside Campus said: "I have mixed feelings after the outcome of the university board meeting. We've won a partial victory. Outdoor studies students will now be able to stay in Ambleside - which is good news for them and for the whole of Ambleside.

4 Feb 2010
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