Local MP Tim Farron has expressed his concern that excessive CRB checks are deterring people from volunteering and has called for a simplification of the process to protect children and reduce bureaucracy.
Following the news that cereal production across the EU grew by a massive 50million tonnes this year, newly appointed Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron has warned of the pitfalls of a "boom-bust" cycle.
Ahead of the launch of the Uplands Inquiry at the North West Rural Affairs Forum in Kendal this week, newly appointed Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron has warned that urgent action is needed to protect hill farmers.
Newly appointed Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA Tim Farron has warned Tesco that they run risk of "tying the hands of dairy farmers" as part of their recent modest price rise.
MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has today been appointed as the Liberal Democrats' Shadow Secretary of State for DEFRA by party leader Nick Clegg.
Local MP Tim Farron has given a cautious welcome to improved proposals for the outreach service which is replacing Dent's post office.