CUMBRIAN MP RESPONDS TO BOUNDARY CHANGES

Today, Tim Farron has responded to the confirmed boundary changes to the Cumbrian seat of Westmorland and Lonsdale by welcoming them.

The confirmation sees the layout of the seat change significantly. Communities in the East and South of the current constituency such as Burton, Sedbergh and Kirkby Lonsdale will be moving into other seats at the next General Election. The new boundary lines move much further northwards with communities such as Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, and Greystoke being moved into Westmorland and Lonsdale.

Speaking today, Tim said: "It's really good to finally have clarity on the boundary changes for the next election.

"I am obviously devastated to see the removal of some of our communities from Westmorland and Lonsdale. However, I will absolutely continue to fight for them until the new seat takes effect. Even after the election, I will continue to serve them alongside their hard working team of Liberal Democrat Councillors.

"I am also excited by the prospect of fighting for those communities in North Westmorland who have been let down and ignored by the Conservatives on issues like housing, health, and sewage dumping in our beautiful lakes and rivers."