Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham today gave his backing to local MP Tim Farron's plans to bring a new cancer unit to South Lakeland after admitting there was a "compelling case" for the new centre being built in Kendal.
Speaking before MEPS are due to vote later today on a proposal that could remove up to 23 per cent of pesticides, Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron MP has called on Hilary Benn to postpone the full impact of the new environmental protection rules until the Government can ensure that suitable alternatives are made available.
Local MP Tim Farron brought together representatives of Sedbergh's parish council, health centre and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on Monday to seek a way forward in the row over a new health centre for the town.
Local MP Tim Farron yesterday met with Macmillan Cancer and CancerCare who pledged their support to the growing campaign to bring chemotherapy and radiotherapy to our area. In addition, nearly 4,000 local residents have signed Mr Farron's petition in support of the bid to bring the much needed services to the South Lakes.
South Lakeland Liberal Democrat members, councillors and campaigners will start a campaign of door step calling this week as part of a nationwide challenge set by Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg MP to call on 1 million homes across Britain by June 2009.
South Lakes MP Tim Farron, and shadow secretary of state for DEFRA, has called on DEFRA ministers to step in and rescind the changes to water charging which will increase water bills for churches alone by £15million.
