MP accuses Government of betraying Cumbrian farmers over Australia trade deal
and weakening British environmental and animal welfare standards, by preparing to sign up to a free trade deal with Australia.
18 May 2021
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MP encourages people to keep following the rules and get the vaccine after Indian variant detected in Cumbria
Commenting on today's news that the Indian variant of COVID-19 has been detected, according to the county's public health director, Tim said: "The news that the Indian variant has been detected in Cumbria should not be a cause for panic - but we must be careful.
17 May 2021
MP warns Health Secretary to ditch calorie labelling plans for restaurants and takeaways
This afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron has written to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock, urging him to drop "dangerous and counter-productive" plans to introduce calorie labelling in hospitality venues.
14 May 2021
Deploy outdoor education sector this summer to re-engage children with learning and help their mental health, Farron tells PM
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, South Lakes MP Tim Farron encouraged Prime Minister Boris Johnson to deploy outdoor education professionals in Cumbria to re-engage children with learning and support their mental health during the school summer holidays.
13 May 2021
MP encourages South Lakes residents to check in with friends and family during Mental Health Awareness Week
During Mental Health Awareness Week, local MP Tim Farron is encouraging people to check in on their friends and family.
11 May 2021
No mention of farming in Queen’s Speech shows that the Government have abandoned Cumbria’s farmers - MP
South Lakes MP Tim Farron says that the absence of any mention of farming in the Queen's Speech proves that the Conservative Government has turned its back on farmers in Cumbria.
11 May 2021