MP secures temporary safety improvements to dangerous M6 junction
This afternoon, National Highways have told local MP Tim Farron that temporary safety improvements will be installed at junction 37 on the M6 between Kendal and Sedbergh.
25 Sep 2024
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Tim Farron demands action after another serious accident at M6 junction
Local MP Tim Farron has written to National Highways and the Department for Transport asking for urgent action to improve the safety at Junction 37 of the M6 after yet another crash took place today.
19 Sep 2024
Tim Farron warmly welcomes decision to block Cumbria coal mine
Commenting on today’s news that the High Court have quashed plans for a coal mine in Cumbria, local MP Tim Farron said: “It’s extremely welcome news that these environmentally backwards plans have finally been consigned to the dustbin where they belong.
13 Sep 2024
MP presses Cabinet Ministers for action on Lakes hospitality staffing crisis
In Parliament this week, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron challenged two senior Government ministers to help tackle the staffing crisis in the Lake District.
12 Sep 2024
Tim Farron votes against cut to Winter Fuel Allowance
This afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron voted against controversial plans to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance.
10 Sep 2024
Tim Farron presents petition in Parliament calling for local maternity unit to be saved
On the floor of the House of Commons last night, South Lakes MP Tim Farron handed in a petition urging the Government to save Kendal’s Helme Chase Maternity Unit.
10 Sep 2024