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Lib Dems Vote To Oppose Fracking
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron welcomed the decision by the Lib Dem conference to back his calls to oppose fracking. Tim has long voiced concerns about fracking, and welcomed the…
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Budget Must Help Small Businesses - Farron
South Lakes MP Tim Farron used his leader's speech at the Lib Dem conference to call for action to support small businesses, ahead of the budget on Wednesday. Tim also announced that Vince Cable will…
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Lib Dems Are The Party Of Community Politics - Farron
South Lakes MP and Lib Dem leader Tim Farron addressed the Lib Dem Spring conference yesterday, calling for a renewed focus on community politics.
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Lib Dems Secure Impressive By-Election Wins
The Liberal Democrats last night secured resounding victories in the County Council and Town Council by-elections in Kendal Strickland and Fell.
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MP and Mayor Urge Kidney Health Awareness
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron and Mayor of Kendal Chris Hogg are using World Kidney Day to urge residents to make themselves aware of kidney health.
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Joint Letter Makes Case For Kendal Court
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has signed a joint letter addressed to the Justice Secretary, to challenge the recent decision to close Kendal Court. The letter sets out proposals for making savings whilst…
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Lake District Project Shortlisted For Award
South Lakeland MP Tim Farron is urging local people to vote for a project to 'Fix the Fells', which could be in line for up to £28,000 of funding if it wins a public vote.
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South Lakeland Is Case Study For NHS Review Into Rural GP Funding Following MP Pressure
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP Tim Farron has welcomed the news that an NHS Review will look specifically at the issue of rural funding and use practices in the area as a case study, as Tim had…
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Pharmacies 'Essential Service' Says MP Amidst Funding Fears
Local pharmacies provide an "essential service" in rural areas and need to be supported, according to South Lakes MP Tim Farron, as pharmacies face funding cuts which could see up to 3000 close…
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Farron Calls For Urgency To Fix A591
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Transport Secretary urging greater urgency with the repair work on the A591, as local businesses continue to suffer from the closure.