MP blasts Virgin Trains price hikes
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has today slammed Virgin Trains for hiking train fares after Christmas on some tickets by an eye-watering 6%.
16 Nov 2009
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Over one thousand empty homes in South Lakeland - Farron calls for action
Local MP Tim Farron has called for action to be taken after he uncovered figures which show the number of empty properties in rural areas like South Lakeland has increased by more than one-fifth in the last 5 years. In South Lakeland, the local council estimate that there are over 1,000 empty properties, while it has 5,000 people on its council house waiting list.
11 Nov 2009
Pressure from Local Parents leads to new Parliamentary Group
Parents in South Lakeland should be allowed to educate their children at home without unnecessary interference from the Government according to local MP Tim Farron.
11 Nov 2009
Millions in farm payments going to wealthy few-Farron
Figures uncovered by the Shadow Secretary of State for Defra Tim Farron MP have revealed that huge estate owners are claiming millions of pounds in EU payments at the expense of small family farms.
5 Nov 2009
Witherslack Welly Weekend for 'Heal Africa' Recognised in Parliament
Participants in the Witherslack Welly Weekend were recognised in Parliament this week, after local MP Tim Farron tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons congratulating of all those who took part in raising money for the 'Heal Africa' charity.
4 Nov 2009
Farron backs Poppy Appeal
Local MP Tim Farron has added his name to a House of Commons motion in support of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.
3 Nov 2009